King John

Synopsis

Radio version of Shakespeare’s play arranged for broadcasting by Herbert Farjeon and produced by Mary Hope Allen. With Carleton Hobbs in the title role and Ralph Richardson as Philip Faulconbridge. The fanfares were especially written by Anthony Hopkins.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

Unknown

Notes

A BBC recording

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer

Mary Hope Allen

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

Anthony Hopkins

Adaptor for Radio

Herbert Farjeon

Cast

Abraham Sofaer
Alexander Sarner
Arthur Ridley
Austin Trevor
Carleton Hobbs
Denys Blakelock
Ena Burrill
Gladys Young
Harcourt Williams
John Ruddock
Julian Somers
Mary Barton
Neal Arden
Norman Shelley
Patricia Hayes
Peggy Bryan
Phillip Leaver
Preston Lockwood
Ralph Richardson
Roger Snowdon
Roy Dean
Wilfred Fletcher

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)