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From the London Theatre: George Robey As Falstaff

Alternative title
George Robey
Synopsis
Radio programme. Comedian George Robey is heard in scenes from Henry IV, Part I, a role he plays at the His Majesty’s Theatre, London in a production by Robert Atkins.
Series
From the London Theatre
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
15 Mar 1935 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC Regional Programme)
Duration
20 mins
Availability
No copy extant

Credits

Producer
Val Gielgud
Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
George RobeySir John Falstaff
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Frank Tickle 
Godfrey Kenton 
Lawrence Baskcomb 
Patrick Waddington 
Paul Farrell 

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Henry IV Part 1
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General
According to The Times programmes information, this was Robey’s third radio appearance.
History
Episode 6 in the ‘From the London Theatre’ series.
Reviews
Source: BBC Programme Records 1933-1935, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Record Stats

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