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Antony and Cleopatra

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. Percival Steeds in a story recital of Shakespeare’s play adapted in two scenes.
Scene 1: Cleopatra hears of Antony’s marriage with Octavia. Characters: Cleopatra, Charmian, Messenger.
Scene 2: The Death of Cleopatra. Characters: Cleopatra, Dolabella, Charmian. No further information known (12/2007).
Series
Story Recital Night
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
15 Feb 1924 at 19:45 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
50 mins
Availability
No recording extant

Credits

Contributor
Percival Steeds

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Plays
Antony and Cleopatra
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Transmitted on BBC Glasgow
Reviews
Source: Radio Times, issue dated 8 February 1924

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Record Stats

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