Measure for Measure: A Preface

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Neville Coghill introduces Shakespeare’s ‘dark’ comedy, suggesting that it is dark "not because it reflects Shakespeare’s despair but because it deals with the problem of sin" (Radio Times, 25 March 1955).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

27 Mar 1955 at 15:00 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Contributor

Nevill Coghill

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Measure for Measure

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Related items

Measure for Measure

Notes

History

The transmission was followed by the broadcast of Raymond Raikes’ radio adaptation of the play (see separate entry).

Reviews

Source: Radio Times, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)