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As You Like It

Synopsis
Two-part production of Shakespeare’s play, adapted and directed for radio by Gordon House. With Daniel Massey as Jaques, Samantha Bond as Rosalind and Robert Glenister as Orlando. Music specially composed by Matthew Scott.
Series
Play of the Week (BBC World Service)
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
27 Dec 1992 at 01:01 (Channel: BBC World Service)
Duration
120 (total running time)
Availability
No archive copy found (2/2008).

Credits

Director
Gordon House
Producer
Gordon House
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Matthew Scott
Adaptor for Radio
Gordon House
Cast
Samantha BondRosalind
Jenny FunnellCelia
Robert GlenisterOrlando
Daniel MasseyJaques
Sarah Jane HolmPhebe
Steve Hodson 

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
As You Like It
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Broadcast in two 60-minute slots on 27/12/1992 and 3/01/1993 at 01:01 GMT. Repeated as part of the ‘Shakespeare today’ season on the BBC Radio World Service 12/6/1994 and 19/6/1994.
Reviews
Source: BBC Worldwide, December 1992

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service

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