Tower, The

Synopsis

Episode 21 of a 26-part serialisation of the Elizabethan history play (encompassing the reign of Edward II to Henry VI), adapted for radio by Martin Jenkins. This episode, based on Shakespeare’s 3 Henry VI and Richard III, stars Norman Rodway, James Laurenson and Peggy Ashcroft. With Richard Burton as narrator. The music for the series is composed by Christopher Whelen and played by members of the English Chamber Orchestra.

Series

Vivat Rex

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

Unknown

Subjects

Drama; History

Keywords

monarchy; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Director

Gerry Jones

Producer

Gerry Jones

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Christopher Whelen

Contributor

Richard Burton

Adaptor for Radio

Martin Jenkins (2)

Cast

Bruce Beeby
Charles Gray
Christopher Benjamin
Christopher Guard
Colin Douglas
Derek Godfrey
Geoffrey Collins
Ian Ogilvy
James Laurenson
Jane Knowles
John Bennett
Kerry Francis
Michael N. Harbour
Michael Tudor Barnes
Norman Rodway
Peggy Ashcroft
Peter Craze
Philip Locke
Susan Engel
Walter Hall

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