Crossroads: Shakespeare in Southampton

Alternative title

Shakespeare in Southampton

Synopsis

Radio drama. An inveterate crossword-puzzle solver Stephen Cress (Palmer) and his wife Penny (Wendy Craig), with a little help from their dog, unravel the mystery of a missing Shakespeare manuscript. Meanwhile the Bournemouth Light Opera Society prepare for a production of Twelfth Night, featuring some of the 20th century’s most popular songs.

Series

Saturday Play, The

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Amateur theatre; Mystery

Credits

Director

Marilyn Imrie

Writer

Jim Eldridge

Cast

Alison Pettitt
Bruce Alexander
David Shaw-Parker
Geoffrey Palmer
Mary Wimbush
Tracy Wiles
Wendy Craig

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB