World in Arms

Synopsis

Second in a series of 30-minute broadcasts showcasing scenes from Shakespeare’s plays performed by leading actors of the time.
This episode focuses on three history plays, Henry V, Henry IV, Part 1 and King John, which demonstrate that "Shakespeare speaks for England" (Programme listings, London Calling, No. 87, 1-14 June 2007).
The series is arranged by Clemence Dane and produced by Val Gielgud. No further information available (8/2007).

Series

Man Shakespeare, The

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

12 Jun 1941 at 02:45 (Channel: BBC World Service)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Producer

Val Gielgud

Writer

William Shakespeare

Adaptor for Radio

Clemence Dane

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

Henry IV Part 1; Henry V; King John

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works

Notes

Notes

North American transmission. Transmission time is GMT.

General

According to the programme notes in London Calling, "The idea behind this series ... is to show through scenes from some of his [Shakespeare’s] plays the various facets of Shakespeare’s character, which reveal him as the most human and living of all poets" (Number 87, 1-14 June 1941).

Reviews

Source: London Calling, 1-14 June 1941.

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service