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MacMorris

Synopsis
Radio drama. Comic fantasy by John Morrison in which some of the minor characters in Shakespeare’s plays have decided that they want bigger and better parts. A rebellion is led by Captain Macmorris.
Series
Afternoon Play
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
4 Oct 2004 at 14:15 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
45 mins

Credits

Producer
Tanya Nash
Writer
John Morrison (2)
Cast
Damian LynchHenry V (King Henry V)
Alan DavidFluellen
David HoltShakespeare’s servant
David SchofieldWilliam Shakespeare
Gerald McSorleyMacmorris
Gerard KellyJamy
Jeremy ChildGower
Jillie MeersNurse
Jon GloverYorick
Phillip FoxIago

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Henry V
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
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NW1 2DB

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