Shakespearean Songs

Synopsis

A radio programme of Shakespearean songs arranged by George Walter and recorded by Leslie French (tenor). The music included: ‘It was a lover and his lass’ (Morley), ‘Under the greenwood tree’ (Arne), ‘Sigh no more, ladies’ (Aikin), ‘When daisies pied’ (Arne), ‘Come unto these yellow sands’ (Banister), ‘Full fathom five’ (Johnson), ‘Where the bee sucks’ (Arne), ‘Come away, Death’ , ‘When that I was a little tiny boy’ (Barratt).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

17 Dec 1939 at 19:40 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

20 mins

Availability

No archive copy known

Credits

Music

John Banister; John Barratt; Robert Johnson (2); Thomas Arne; Thomas Morley; William A. Aikin

Contributor

George Walter

Cast

Leslie French

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)