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King Lear

Synopsis
Shakespeare’s tragedy produced for radio by Wilfrid Grantham. This version is adapted from George Devine’s theatre production at the Stratford Memorial Theatre, with Michael Redgrave in the title role. With music composed by John Gardner and played by the Stratford Theatre Orchestra, conducted by Harold Ingram.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Availability
No archive copy known
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director
George Devine
Producer
Wilfrid Grantham
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
John Gardner
Cast
Alan Townsend 
Basil Hoskins 
Bernard Kay 
Charles Gray 
David King (2) 
Donald Eccles 
George Hart 
Harry Andrews 
James Wellman 
Jerome Willis 
Joan Sanderson 
John Glendenning 
Leo McKern 
Mervyn Blake 
Michael Hayes 
Michael Redgrave 
Michael Turner 
Michael Warre 
Noel Howlett 
Peter Duguid 
Peter Johnson 
Philip Morant 
Rachel Kempson 
Robert Shaw 
Thomas Powys 
William Peacock 
Yvonne Mitchell 

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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