Shakespeare and His England

Alternative title

St. George for Merrie England

Synopsis

The radio programme commemorating Shakespeare’s birth comprises a reading about "Shakespeare And His England", a performance of King Henry V, Act V, Scene ii and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act III, scene i. Shakespearean lyrics are sung by Norman Notley (baritone).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

No archive copy extant

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); national identity

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

Norman Notley

Cast

Beatrice St Vincent
Cathleen Nesbitt
Cyril Estcourt
Frank Arlton
Haidee Gunn
Howard Rose
Ivan Berlyn

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)