Speeches from the Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations

Synopsis

Radio broadcast of speeches held by the Lord Mayor of London, Sir George Thomas Broadbridge on ‘The Immortal Memory’, Hugh Walpole on ‘The Drama’, and C. B. Cochran during Shakespeare’s birthday celebrations in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

23 Apr 1937 at 14:15 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

45 mins

Availability

No archive copy known

Credits

Contributor

Charles B. Cochran; Hugh Walpole

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); speeches

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)