Plays of Shakespeare, 11 - Richard II

Synopsis

Radio programme. Continuation of a series of talks for schools in which Aubrey de Selincourt, master at Lynam’s School, Oxford, gives a course on selected Shakespeare plays. This episode completes the analysis of Shakespeare’s Richard II.

Series

Aubrey de Selincourt - Plays of Shakespeare

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

7 Dec 1927 at 15:00 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

Aubrey de Selincourt

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Richard II

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Transmitted from London Daventry with relays from Belfast, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh.

General

As an educational radio broadcast, this programme was meant to encourage class dramatic reading in listening schools in England.

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records, The Times, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)