Learning on ScreenKing Lear
- Synopsis
- Shakespeare’s King Lear adapted for radio in a two-part production by Brett Usher, directed by Walter Acosta. With Trevor Howard in the title role and Emrys James as Fool.
- Series
- Play of the Week (BBC World Service)
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 8 Nov 1986 at 18:00 (Channel: BBC World Service)
- Duration
- 120 (total running time)
- Availability
- No archive copy traced
Credits
- Director
- Walter Acosta
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Adaptor for Radio
- Brett Usher
- Cast
Trevor Howard Lear Bernard Hepton Earl of Gloucester Emrys James Fool Angela Pleasence Fiona Shaw Janet Maw
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- King Lear
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- This was Trevor Howard’s first broadcast on BBC World Service.
- History
- Originally broadcast in two 60-minute slots on 8/11/1986 and 15/11/1986 at 18:00 GMT.
- Reviews
- Source: London Calling, November 1986.
Production Company
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