Desdemona

Synopsis

Subtitled ‘An extension of the story of ‘Othello’ set in modern times’, this radio play by Robert Phillips focuses on the Othello-Desdemona-Iago relationship and places it in a 20th century setting. The story begins where Shakespeare’s ends with the difference that Desdemona does not die after Othello’s attempt to kill her.

Series

Writing for Radio

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Availability

Unknown

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer

Douglas Cleverdon

Writer

Robert Phillips

Cast

Maxine Audley
Robert Adams (2)
Timothy Bateson

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)