Henry IV. Part 1

Synopsis

Schools broadcast of Shakespeare’s play. Third in a new series of fortnightly performances of "notable plays in the history of English drama" (Radio Times programme listings).

Series

Plays to Schools

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

19 Oct 1928 at 15:44 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

51 mins

Availability

No record available

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

Andrew Churchman
Arthur Ewart
Bruce Belfrage
Esmond Knight
Felix Aylmer
Harvey Braban
J. Smith-Wright
Maurice Evans
Ralph Clarke
Ralph de Rohan
Reginald Tate

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Henry IV Part 1

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Transmitted from London and Daventry.

General

In this new series of schools broadcasts of Shakespeare’s plays it was decided that a 45 min. slot was more suitable than the previous 60-minute one and the timing was adopted accordingly: ‘Only the outstanding scenes will be broadcast, and these will be linked by a short explanatory narration’ (Programme and Syllabus of Transmission to Schools, op. cit.).

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records, The Times, The Radio Times, Programme and Syllabus of Transmission to Schools, September 1928-June 1929, in: BBC Broadcast to Schools, Vol. 4 (BBC: London).
For more information on the scope and aim of the series see ‘Plays for Schools’, Radio Times, 14 September 1928, p.511.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)