Life of King Henry V, The

Synopsis

'Streamlined’ radio version of the play produced and adapted for broadcasting by Frank Hauser with a youthful Richard Burton in the title role. The play, shortened to fit the 90-minute slot, concentrates on the action of King Henry and his victories. The character of Pistol has been cut in it entirety. The music for the broadcast is composed by John Buckland. Clifton Helliwell conducts.

Series

Saturday-Night Theatre

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

No archive copy known

Notes

A BBC recording.

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer

Frank Hauser

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

John Buckland

Adaptor for Radio

Frank Hauser

Cast

Abraham Sofaer
Alan Wheatley
Andrew Faulds
Carleton Hobbs
Catherine Campbell
David Enders
Dudley Jones
Duncan Carse
Ernest Thesiger
Geoffrey Wincott
Gladys Spencer
Howieson Cuiff
Hugh Manning
Laidman Browne
Michael Flanders
Raf de la Torre
Richard Burton
Stanley Groome
Susan Richards
William Devlin

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)