Summer Scenes from Shakespeare

Synopsis

Radio programme showcasing scenes from 3 Shakespearian comedies. Robert Donat, Hylda Metcalf and other radio players perform Act III iii from The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act IV i from As You Like It, and Act II iii from Much Ado About Nothing. Music by the Station Orchestra.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

13 Jun 1927 at 21:35 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

85 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

D. E. Ormerod
Harold Cluff
Hylda Metcalfe
John Citreon
Lucia Rogers
Robert Donat
T. G. Bailey

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

As You Like It; Merry Wives of Windsor, The; Much Ado About Nothing

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Reviews

Source: The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)