'Macbeth’ Broadcast, The

Synopsis

Radio talk by BBC Productions Director Val Gielgud on the making of the recent broadcast version of Macbeth (12/3/1933; see separate entry) for which he was the joint producer. Gielgud discusses current methods of adapting a play like Macbeth for radio and talks about problems of casting, editing, use of effects and music, and presentation.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

13 Apr 1933 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Contributor

Val Gielgud

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

radio drama; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Shakespeare on radio

Related items

Tragedy of Macbeth, The

Notes

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records 1933-1935, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)