Shakespeare’s England

Synopsis

Radio variety programme for children devised by John Kettelwell, with music played by Kathleen Freeston and Imogen Holst (recorders and virginals), and Leslie French (singer). Leslie French ‘and Staff’ perform a scene from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and the programme ends with a reading from Marlowe.

Series

Children’s Hour

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

30 Mar 1933 at 17:15 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

45 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Producer

John Kettelwell

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

Imogen Holst
Kathleen Freeston
Leslie French

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Children’s radio

Notes

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records 1933-1934, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)