Sir Thomas More

Synopsis

Radio adaptation of the play presumed to be by William Shakespeare and others. Directed by Michael Jenkins. With Ian McKellen in the title role. Music composed by Philip Lane.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

25 Dec 1983 at 19:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)

Duration

120 mins

Credits

Director

Michael Jenkins

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Philip Lane

Adaptor for Radio

Penny Gold

Cast

Alex Jennings	William Roper
Alex Jennings	Caveler
Bernard Brown	Suresby
Brett Usher	Williamson
Carole Boyd	Doll Williamson
Clive Panto	First Player
Clive Panto	Smart
Cyril Luckham	Shrewsbury
David Gooderson	Surrey
David Peart	Downes
Eric Allan	Lincoln
Eric Allan	Butler
Fiona Walker	Mistress Roper
Geoffrey Collins	Palmer
Godfrey Kenton	Bishop of Rochester
Haydn Jones	Lifter
Ian McKellen	Thomas More
James Bryce	Horsekeeper
James Bryce	Clown
Jean Trend	Lady More
John Hollis	Lord Mayor
John Webb	Catesby
Madi Hedd	Lady Mayoress
Michael Bilton	Sherwin
Michael Shannon	Erasmus
Michael Shannon	De Barde
Michael Spice	Lieutnant of the Tower
Peter Tuddenham	Warder
Peter Tuddenham	Sheriff
Richard Huw	Boy player
Stuart Organ	Betts
Stuart Organ	Witt
Timothy Bateson	Brewer
Timothy Bateson	John Munday

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Sir Thomas More (play)

Notes

Notes

The script for this broadcast was submitted on 11/07/1980.

Reviews

Source: Radio Times, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB