Immortal Falstaff, The

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. The story of Falstaff is told in scenes from Shakespeare’s Henry IV and an epilogue from Henry V. With Frederick Lloyd as Falstaff. Produced by Barbara Burnham.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

10 Aug 1941 at 15:30 (Channel: BBC Home Service)

Duration

105 mins

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Producer

Barbara Burnham

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

Harcourt Williams	King Henry IV
Peter Glenville	Prince Henry, later crowned Henry V
Frederick Lloyd	Sir John Falstaff
Muriel George	Mistress Quickly
Ernest Jay	Pistol
Graham Muir	Poins
Nadine March	Doll Tearsheet
Roy Emerton	Bardolph

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2; Henry V

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Falstaff

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)