Shakespearean Holiday

Synopsis

Part of a summer holiday series broadcast for children, this BBC radio programme encompasses ‘Songs from Shakespeare, ‘A Rustic Rehearsal’ in which Bottom et al prepare Pyramus and Thisbe for performance at court, and a documentary entitled ‘Over to Stratford-Upon-Avon’. In the latter programme presenter James Pestridge records the impressions two Midland children, aged twelve and thirteen, as they re-visit Shakespeare’s possible boyhood haunts in Stratford-upon-Avon. The programme was edited and produced by Lionel Gamlin.

Series

Hullo Children!

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

22 Jul 1949 at 12:00 (Channel: BBC Light Programme)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No archive copy known

Credits

Producer

Lionel Gamlin

Editor

Lionel Gamlin

Contributor

James Pestridge

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Stratford-upon-Avon; Rehearsals; Children’s radio

Notes

History

Part of the programme was initially broadcast as BEHIND THE CURTAIN in the ‘Children’s Hour’ series on BBC Home Service on June 3, 1948 (see separate entry).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)