Tempest (Audio-Bbc), The
- Alternative title
- BBC Radio Collection: William Shakespeare’s the Tempest
- Synopsis
- Shakespeare’s The Tempest, adapted for radio by David Hunter. With Philip Madoc as Prospero and Nina Wadia as Ariel. The play is introduced by Richard Eyre. With music by Billy Cowie.
- Series
- Sunday Play
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Audio; Radio; 2 audiocassettes. 125 min. 3 compact discs. 125 min.
- Year of production
- 2001
- Notes
- Commercially released as part of the BBC Radio collection series in 2001, cassettes and CDs of the production that include an introduction by Richard Eyre and an essay by director David Hunter are available for sale from the BBC Shop (www.bbcshop.com) or through retail outlets.
- Documentation
- Accompanying booklet including scene-by-scene analysis, brief biographies of the leading actors and Shakespeare, as well as an essay from the producer on the interpretation of the play.
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
- Related items
- Tempest (Audio-Bbc), The
Credits
- Director
- David Hunter
- Producer
- David Hunter
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- Billy Cowie
- Contributor
- Richard Eyre
- Cast
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Distributor
- Name
BBC Radio Collection, c/o Choices UK, 19-24 Manasty Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE2 6UP, tel 01733 236800, fax 01733 230618, www.choicesdirect.co.uk
- enquiries@choicesuk.com
- Web
- http://www.choicesuk.com External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 01733 236800
- Fax
- 01733 230618
- Address
- c/o Choices UK
19-24 Manasty Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6UP
Distributor (Sale)
Available from retail outlets
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