Off the Syllabus: Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis

BBC schools broadcast. Scenes from Shakespeare’s tragedy were chosen and adapted for radio by Jo Manton. Starring Peggy Ashcroft and Basil C. Langton.

Series

For the Schools

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Recording date

4 Mar 1947

Transmission details

3 Jun 1947 at 11:40 (Channel: BBC Home Service)

Duration

20 mins

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Adaptor for Radio

Jo Manton

Cast

Basil Langton	Romeo
Peggy Ashcroft	Juliet
Alan Wheatley	Mercutio
Susan Richmond	Nurse
D.A. Clarke-Smith	Capulet
Margaret Halstan	Lady Capulet

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Romeo and Juliet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

A BBC recording

History

The schools production was broadcast in three parts on BBC Home Service. The other two 20-minute parts were broadcast on 10/06/1947 and 17/06/1947 and recorded on 11/3/1947 and 18/3/1947 respectively. The same time slot was kept throughout.

Textual information

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

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)