King Henry V

Synopsis

Radio version of Shakespeare’ s play, produced and presented in 17 episodes by E. A. Harding. Sound effects by Michael Burge. With a cast including Val Gielgud as Henry and Barbara Couper as Katherine.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

23 Apr 1930 at 19:45 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

126 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Producer

E. A. Harding

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

Michael Burge

Cast

Val Gielgud	King Henry V
Barbara Couper	Katherine
Alexander Sarner
Andrew Churchman
Arthur Goullet
D. H. Munro
Ernest Digges
Frank Denton
Frank Denton, D. H. Munro, V. C. Clinton Baddeley Harman Grisewood
Gerald Jerome
Gladys Young
Grenville Eves
Harold Reese
John Laurie
Lilian Harrison
Lionel Millard
Malcolm Young
Philip Wade
Reginald Eyre
S. J. Warmington
V.C. Clinton-Baddeley
Vincent Clive

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Henry V

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

The Radio Times, which lists cast and characters in separate columns, does not credit Val Gielgud, D. H. Munro, and Reginal Eyre for this production.

History

Transmitted as part of the Shakespeare Birthday celebrations. An excerpt of this production had already been broadcast on the National Programme on 22/4/1930 as part of a DIVERSIONS programme of mixed content, transmitted from 21:49-22:56.

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records 1929-1932, The Times, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)