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Tempest, The

Synopsis
The Tempest, adapted for radio, with Philip Madoc as Prospero and Nina Wadia as the spirit Ariel. Introduced by Richard Eyre.
Series
BBC Radio Collection
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Audio
Year of release
2001
Duration
125 mins
Availability
Sale

Credits

Director
David Hunter
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Billy Cowie
Contributor
Richard Eyre
Cast
Philip MadocProspero
Catrin RhysMiranda
Nina WadiaAriel
Josh RichardsCaliban
Andy CryerFerdinand
Ben CroweTrinculo
Christian RodskaSebastian
Clare CorbettJuno
Harry MyersStephano
Ioan MeredithAntonio
James LaurensonAlonso
Janice AcquahIris
Jasmine HydeCeres
Philip JosephBoatswain
Rudolph WalkerGonzalo
Sean BakerMaster of the Ship
Sean BakerAdrian

Additional Details

Production type
Sound Recordings(Commercial)
Plays
Tempest, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
drama in English; performances; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items
Tempest, The

Notes

History
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on 7/10/2001 (see separate entry).
Documentation
Accompanying booklet including scene-by-scene analysis, brief biographies of the leading actors and Shakespeare, as well as an essay from the producer on the interpretation of the play.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributor

Name

BBC Radio Collection, c/o Choices UK, 19-24 Manasty Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE2 6UP, tel 01733 236800, fax 01733 230618, www.choicesdirect.co.uk

Email
enquiries@choicesuk.com
Web
http://www.choicesuk.com External site opens in new window
Phone
01733 236800
Fax
01733 230618
Address
c/o Choices UK
19-24 Manasty Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6UP
Name

Retail outlets

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