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Shakespeare Sonnets

Synopsis
John Gielgud reads a selection of Shakespeare’s sonnets. In a second programme, broadcast 26 April at the same time, John Neville read from the sonnets. Neville’s reading is not held by the BBC.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
10 Oct 1963
Transmission details
19 Apr 1964 at 10:10 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Cast
John Gielgud 

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Subjects
English language and literature
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

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listening@bl.uk
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Fax
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