B.B.C. The Voice of Britain

Synopsis

Documentary. Celebrated impressionist study of the work of the BBC. Includes scenes of a rehearsal for a radio broadcast of Macbeth, featuring the three witches, one of whom is played by documentary film maker Humphrey Jennings.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of release

1935

Duration

61 mins; 5,477 feet

Credits

Director

Stuart Legg

Producer

John Grierson; Stuart Legg

Cinematographer

George Noble; J.D. Davidson

Cast

Humphrey Jennings

Witch

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Macbeth

Keywords

BBC; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Rehearsals

Production Company

Name

GPO Film Unit

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

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Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 0165

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
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