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Desmond Olivier Dingle’s Compleat Life and Works of William Shakespeare by Desmond Oliver Dingle: Episode 2

Synopsis
Second episode of a six-part comedy series about the world of Shakespeare. Desmond and Company attempt to tackle Shakespeare’s verse and perform Julius Caesar. They are helped by guest stars Juliet Stevenson and Harriet Walter.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
28 Aug 1995
Transmission details
13 Sep 1995 at 23:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Producer
Liz Anstee
Writer
Patrick Barlow
Cast
Duncan PrestonMaurice
Harriet Walter 
Juliet Stevenson 
Kevin AllenKevin
Mossie SmithBeryl
Patrick BarlowDesmond Oliver Dingle
Robert AustinBernard
Sally Grace 
Toby Longworth 

Additional Details

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

Notes

Notes
A different guest star assists Dingle and his Royal Dingle Company each week.
History
Transmitted as part of the ‘Late Night Opening’ programme slot (11.00-12.00 p.m.). The series is comprised of six episodes which were broadcast weekly from 6 September - 11 October 1995.

Archive

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Notes
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British Library Sound Archive

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