Shakespeare’s Songs

Synopsis

Schools radio broadcast. Third part of an 8-part English Literature series for senior pupils in which N. Niemeyer introduces poems which will then be read by ‘expert readers’. The focus of this episode is on the poetry of Shakespeare’s songs.

Series

English Literature: Delight in Poetry, 3

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

4 May 1932 at 15:00 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

25 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

N. Niemeyer

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama; Literature

Keywords

schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); songs

Notes

Reviews

Source: Programme and Syllabus of Transmission to Schools, April 18th to June 17th 1932, in: BBC Broadcast to Schools, Vol. 13 (BBC: London), p. 8.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)