Learning on ScreenWhen Shakespeare was a Boy
- Synopsis
- Radio schools broadcast. The second story in the ten-part history series by Rhoda Power features an imaginary account of Shakespeare’s childhood intended for 13-14 year old schoolchildren.
- Series
- History: Children of Other Days: 1485-1789, 2
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 26 Jan 1931 at 14:30 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
- Duration
- 25 mins
- Availability
- No copy extant
Credits
- Writer
- Rhoda Power
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- History
- Keywords
- biographies; history of the 16th century; schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Textual information
- A 31-page pamphlet was published by the BBC to accompany the series (containing passages to be read, suggestions for written work and illustrations). An archive copy is held by the London Institute of Education Special Collections.
- Reviews
- Source: Programme and Syllabus of Transmission to Schools, January to June 1931, in: BBC Broadcast to Schools, Vol. 11 (BBC: London), pp. 13-14.
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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