People from Shakespeare’s Plays: Macbeth

Synopsis

Schools radio broadcast. Part of series on Shakespeare’s characters, this programme (2 weekly parts) focuses on Macbeth.

Series

Senior English II: People from Shakespeare’s Plays

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

21 Apr 1953 at 14:40 (Channel: BBC Home Service)

Duration

40 (total running time)

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Producer

Philippa Pearce

Adaptor for Radio

Mollie Reynolds

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Macbeth

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

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

Notes

History

Broadcast in two 20-minute episodes. Part 1: 21/4/1953 and Part 2: 28/4/1953

Textual information

A written transcript of the production is being held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)