Heterodyned History of Historical Events As They Might Have Been

Synopsis

Radio revue written by L. du Garde Peach. Amongst the six notable events in British history that are subject to liberal reinterpretation by the Professor of History as It Might Have Been is the "Writing of Shakespeare’s Plays". The authorship controversy is decided by a debate between Bacon and Shakespeare on the relative merits of their own works.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

29 Jan 1927 at 19:45 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

60 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Writer

Lawrence du Garde Peach

Contributor

Lawrence du Garde Peach

Additional Details

Production type

Sitcoms/Variety

Subjects

History

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Authorship; Bacon, Francis; History of Great Britain; Revues

Notes

Notes

Transmitted from Birmingham and a small number of regional stations.

History

Originally broadcast regionally only, a transmission for London listeners followed at a later date.

Reviews

Source: Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)