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King Lear (Part 1)

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. As part of a series of 26 weekly programmes "designed as an anthology of the best-known and best-loved speeches and scenes" from Shakespeare’s better known plays, this episode (19) showcases ‘the best of’ King Lear with Stephen Murray in the title role and Alec McCowan as Fool. The full production was originally broadcast on BBC Third Programme on 22/6/1960.
Series
Best of Shakespeare, The
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Availability
Unknown
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works
Related items
Tragedy of King Lear, The

Credits

Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
Alec McCowen 
Mary Morris 
Rosalie Crutchley 
Stephen Murray 

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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