Thanksgiving Service

Synopsis

Radio transmission of a special service of Thanksgiving and Commemoration, broadcast from Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon. According to the programme information in London Calling (April 1964), "The Archbishop of York will preach, and the service will be conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. T. Bland. Actors of the Royal Shakespeare Company will take part."

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

26 Apr 1964 at 17:15 (Channel: BBC World Service)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

Unknown

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Religion

Notes

Notes

According to the programme information in London Calling (April 1964), "The Archbishop of York will preach, and the service will be conducted by the Vicar, the Rev. T. Bland. Actors of the Royal Shakespeare Company will take part."

History

Part of the programmes transmitted on the General Overseas service to mark Shakespeare’s quatercentenary.

Reviews

Source: London Calling, April 1964, Vol. 3, Number 13.

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service