Richard As King

Synopsis

As part of a radio programme with mixed variety content, William Macready’s recital talk focuses on "Richard as King" and is based on Shakespeare’s Richard III.

Series

William MacReady Recital Talk on Shakespearean Characters and Scenes

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

8 Jan 1926 at 18:00 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

60 (total running time)

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

William Macready

Cast

William Macready

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Richard III

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Transmitted from Birmingham.

General

The section on ‘News and Radio Gossip’ in Radio Times on Macready: "Mr. Macready has taken part in dramatic productions since early days of Birmingham Station, and has played over two hundred Shakespearean roles" (15 January 1926, p. 147).

Reviews

Source: The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)