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Twelfth Night. Part 4: Cakes and Ale

Alternative title
Cakes and Ale
Synopsis
Eight-part television drama series for schools, presented by John Westbrook. Episode 4 discusses the character of Sir Toby Belch.
Series
For Schools
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
11 Feb 1959 at 14:43 (Channel: ITV)
Duration
28 mins
Availability
No archive copy found

Credits

Director
Peter Robinson (2)
Writer
Martin Worth
Contributor
John Westbrook
Cast
Sally HomeViola (later disguised as Cesario)
Geoffrey BayldonSir Andrew Aguecheek
George A. CooperSir Toby Belch
Prunella ScalesMaria
William PeacockFabian

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Twelfth Night
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
The series concluded with the play performed in its entirety 18 March 1959 (see separate catalogue entry).

Production Company

Name

Associated-Rediffusion

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