Richard II

Synopsis

Third in a twelve-part series of schools talks by J.C. Stobart and R.E. Jeffrey about the portrayal of kings in Shakespeare’s plays.

Series

Shakespeare’s Monarchs

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

14 May 1925 at 15:15 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No archive copy extant

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

J. C. Stobart; R. E. Jeffrey

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Richard II

Subjects

Drama; History

Keywords

monarchy; schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

In 1926 J.C. Stobart presented another radio schools series, this time about prominent female figures from Shakespeare’s plays (see separate entry).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)