Shakespeare-Garrick Programme, A

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. The tribute to David Garrick is comprised of 3 excerpts from David Garrick, a play written by T.W. Robertson and performed by The Station Dramatic Repertory Company, and music and songs inspired by Shakespeare. Dorothy Bennett (soprano) and William Anderson (bass) are supported by The Augmented Station Orchestra, conducted by T. H. Morrison. The excerpts are arranged and presented Victor Smythe who also performs as Garrick.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

20 Jan 1926 at 19:35 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

155 (total running time)

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Contributor

Dorothy Bennett; William Anderson

Adaptor for Radio

Victor Smythe

Cast

Victor Smythe

David Garrick

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Garrick, David (1717-1779); Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Transmitted from Manchester station.

History

Broadcast in commemoration of David Garrick’s death on 20 January 1779.

Reviews

For further programme details see Radio Times programme listings.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)