Learning on ScreenLife and Death of Sir John Falstaff, The
- Synopsis
- Schools broadcast based on the two parts of Henry IV, which was presented as a mini-series in seven parts following the fortunes of Falstaff. With music specially composed by Kenneth Leighton, starring Roger Livesey as Falstaff.
- Series
- For the Schools
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Recording date
- 1 Jan 1959
- Transmission details
- 20 Jan 1959 at 14:05 (Channel: BBC)
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Availability
- No archive copy known.
Credits
- Director
- Ronald Eyre
- Producer
- Ronald Eyre
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- Kenneth Leighton; Lionel Salter
- Costume
- Maureen Muggeridge
- Art Direction
- Gordon Roland
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- The cast list for this entry comprises the cast for the entire series.
The Birmingham Shakespeare Library holds a typescript. - General
- According to the programme preview of Radio Times, these productions are to be recommended for the fact that they "break with the usual traditions of naturalism in television Shakespeare, for there will be a minimum of scenery, and the responsibility of success will be placed, where Shakespeare intended it should be placed, firmly on the shoulders of the actors" ('The Fat Knight’, 16.1.1959, p. 5).
- History
- A mini-series broadcast in seven 30 minute segments between 20 January and 3 March 1959. The episode titles were:
Part 1: The Gadshill Job (20.1.)
Part 2: The Call to Arms (23.1.)
Part 3: Into Battle (3.2.)
Part 4: On Leave (10.2.)
Part 5: Recruiting (17.2.)
Part 6: God Save The King (20.2.)
Part 7: A New Reign (3.3.)
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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