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Shakespeare Night Xii: ‘King Henry V’

Synopsis
Twelfth in a series of ‘literary nights’ showcasing Shakespeare’s plays on radio. The programme is produced and directed by A. Corbett-Smith with Cyril Estcourt in the title role supported by members of the Cardiff Station Repertory Company. Incidental music is played by the Station Orchestra.
Series
Shakespeare Night
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
4 Mar 1924 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
120 mins
Availability
No recording extant

Credits

Director
A. Corbett-Smith
Producer
A. Corbett-Smith
Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
Cyril EstcourtKing Henry V
Haidee GunnKatherine

Additional Details

Theatre company
Cardiff Station Repertory Company, The
Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Henry V
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works

Notes

Notes
Broadcast from BBC Cardiff.
Reviews
Source: Radio Times, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Record Stats

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