Opening of the New Shakespeare Memorial

Synopsis

Radio broadcast from the new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Speeches following luncheon in honour of Shakespeare’s Birthday are held by Alderman Sir A. D. Flower, Mayor of Stratford, Sir F. Benson delivers the toast of ‘The Immortal Memory’, Rt. Hon. Stanley Baldwin addresses ‘Representatives of the Nations’ and French Ambassador M. de Fleuriau replies. The opening ceremony and speech are given by the Prince of Wales; descriptive commentary by Percy Edgar.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

23 Apr 1932 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Contributor

A. D. Flower; Frank Benson; M. de Fleuriau; Percy Edgar; Prince, Duke of Windsor Edward; Stanley Baldwin

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Shakespeare Memorial Theatre

Notes

Notes

Broadcast from all British stations (via Daventry) and relayed to North America.

History

Part of the Shakespeare Festival celebrations programme.

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records 1929-1932, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)