Scene from ‘Hamlet’

Alternative title

Diversions No. 10

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. As part of a mixed programme, Martita Hunt and John Gielgud read a scene from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This appears to be from Harcourt Williams’s uncut production of the play that opened at the Old Vic, London, on 28 April, 1930.

Series

Diversions

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

15 May 1930 at 21:44 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

59 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

John Gielgud	Hamlet
Martita Hunt	Gertrude

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

Hamlet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

The duration refers to total running time of the DIVERSIONS programme

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records 1929-1932, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)