To Be or Not to Be

Synopsis

Last programme in a 3-part radio series examining Shakespeare in performance. Devised and produced by John Powell, the programmes are compiled with recordings from the Sound Archives featuring voices and opinions of theatre practitioners, actors and critics. John Pullen narrates and Godfrey Kenton reads. This programme focuses on the playing of Hamlet. Actors who played the part, air their views on interpreting the role.

Series

There is a Play Tonight: Plays of Shakespeare in Performances

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

28 Aug 1964 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC Home Service)

Duration

45 mins

Credits

Producer

John Powell (2)

Writer

Derek Parker

Contributor

Alexander Moissi; Beatrice Forbes-Robertson; Donald Wolfit; Edward Gordon Craig; Ernest Milton; Frank Benson; Godfrey Kenton; Gustaf Gründgens; Harley Granville-Barker; Henry Ainley; Henry Donald; Herbert Beerbohm Tree; John Gielgud; John Pullen; Johnston Forbes-Robertson; Laurence Olivier; Leslie Howard; Michael Benthall; Michael Redgrave; Peter O’Toole; Ralph Richardson; Tyrone Guthrie; William Empson

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Hamlet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

acting; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Hamlet (character)

Notes

Reviews

Source: Radio Times, issue dated 6 August 1964, p. 41

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB