Saint Joan [scenes]

Summary: 1966 Associated-Rediffusion presentation of scenes from Saint Joan by George Bernard Shaw for ITV’s Drama for Sixth forms season titled Conflict, introduced by John Gielgud.
Theatre play: Saint Joan by [George] Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) [more information]
Play synopsis: A ‘chronicle play’ on the life and trial of Joan of Arc.
Production history: 'Shaw’s personal reputation following the Great War was at a low ebb, and it is thought that he wanted to first test the play away from Britain. The play received its premiere on 28 December 1923 at the Garrick Theatre on Broadway by the Theatre Guild with Winifred Lenihan in the title role. The London première, which opened on 26 March 1924 at the New Theatre, was produced by Lewis Casson and starred Shaw’s friend Sybil Thorndike, the actress for whom he had written the part.' Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Joan_%28play%29.
Date of transmission: Friday 7 October 1966
Time: 2.35-3.00pm
Series: Schools
Channel: ITV
Production company: Associated Television (ATV, 1955-1982)