Sir Frank Benson

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. James Agate presents British actor-manager Sir Frank Benson (1858-1939) who performs as Richard II, Mark Antony and Wolsey.

Series

Stars in Their Courses

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Recording date

21 Mar 1933

Transmission details

29 Apr 1933 at 21:20 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

25 mins

Credits

Contributor

James Agate

Cast

Frank Benson	King Richard II
Frank Benson	Mark Antony
Frank Benson	Cardinal Wolsey

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

Henry VIII; Julius Caesar; Richard II

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Transmitted on the Daventry National Programme.

History

This series was one of the earliest recorded BBC programmes.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB