Joan of Arc, Part 1

Summary: 1964 BBC production for schools of Joan of Arc, an English translation of Jean Anouilh’s L’Alouette, given in two parts.
Theatre play: The Lark [L’Alouette] by Jean Anouilh (1910-1987) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'The play covers the trial, condemnation, and execution of Joan [of Arc], but has a highly unusual ending. Joan remembers important events in her life as she is being questioned, and is subsequently condemned to death. However, Cauchon realizes, just as Joan is burning at the stake, that in her judges’ hurry to condemn her, they have not allowed her to re-live the coronation of Charles VII of France. The fire is therefore extinguished, and Joan is given a reprieve. The actual end of the story is left in question, but Cauchon proclaims it a victory for Joan’ (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lark).
Production history: Dated to 1952/53 online (further clarification necessary).
Date of transmission: Tuesday 24 November 1964
Time: 2.05-2.35pm
Series: Schools
Channel: BBC1
Production company: BBC

Producer

Michael Simpson

Playwright

Jean Anouilh (1910-1987)

Translator

Christopher Fry (1907-2005)

Design Operatives Supervisor

Charles Lawrence

Narrator

Hugh Dickson

Cast

Title: Joan of Arc (BBC, 1964)
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