Life and Death of King Richard III, The: A Tragedy of Sin and Retribution

Alternative title
Richard III
Synopsis
Radio adaptation of Shakespeare’s play by John Powell. With Paul Daneman in the title role and Ian McKellen as Lord Hastings; Judi Dench plays Lady Anne. With music composed by Steve Race and played by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Marcus Dods; and the BBC Chorus, conducted by James Gaddam. Special sound by the BBC Radiophonic workshop arranged by David Cain.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Notes
Duration time includes a ten-minute interval at 21.25.
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer
John Powell (2)
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Steve Race
Adaptor for Radio
John Powell (2)
Cast
Anthony Jackson 
Anthony Viccars 
Barbara Mitchell 
Beatrix Lehmann 
Christopher Barrington 
Christopher Bidmead 
Denys Hawthorne 
Derek Lamden 
Gary Watson 
Harold Kasket 
Ian McKellen 
Ian Thompson 
James McManus 
Judi Dench 
Keith Grenville 
Martin Jarvis 
Nigel Anthony 
Paul Daneman 
Peter Marinker 
Richard Briers 
Richard Hurndall 
Ronald Herdman 
Sylvia Coleridge 
Trader Faulkner 

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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
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