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Tempest, The

Synopsis
Televised version of the play arranged and produced by Rex Tucker for the BBC’s For the Children slot. With Godfrey Kent as Prospero. Special effects by Alfred Wurmer.
Series
For the Children
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
10 May 1951 at 17:00 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
70 mins
Availability
No archive copy known (1/2008).

Credits

Producer
Rex Tucker
Writer
Rex Tucker
Art Direction
Lawrence Broadhouse
Contributor
Alfred Wurmer
Cast
Godfrey KentProspero
Reginald BarryTrinculo
Stephen AlexanderAdrian

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Tempest, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
children’s television; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The Birmingham Shakespeare Library holds a television script.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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