English Literature I: Bully Bottom and His Friends

Synopsis

Schools broadcast. The two-part radio adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Jean Sutcliffe seems to have inaugurated a schools programme entitled ‘English Literature: A Play’. A week later, on the 22 June, a dramatic reading of the play was given in the same BBC ‘For the Schools’ slot.

Series

For the Schools

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

4 Jun 1937 at 15:00 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

40 (total)

Availability

No archive copy known

Credits

Writer

Jean Sutcliffe

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Source: The Times

History

Transmitted in two 20-minute parts.
Part 1: 4/6/1937
Part 2: 11/6/1937

Textual information

A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.

Reviews

Source: The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)