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
Andy Cryer 
Ben Crowe 
Catrin Rhys 
Christian Rodska 
Clare Corbett 
Harry Myers 
Ioan Meredith 
James Laurenson 
Janice Acquah 
Jasmine Hyde 
Josh Richards 
Nina Wadia 
Philip Joseph 
Philip Madoc 
Rudolph Walker 
Sean Baker 

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

Email
enquiries@choicesuk.com
Web
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Phone
01733 236800
Fax
01733 230618
Address
c/o Choices UK
19-24 Manasty Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6UP

Distributor (Sale)

 

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