Sir Thomas More: A Tribute to the Memory of a Brave Man

Synopsis

Radio adaptation written by D. G. Brodson and produced by Laurence Gilliam. The play comprises three sequences ('The Trial’, ‘The Dream’, ‘The End’) and an epilogue. The cast includes Lewis Casson in the title role, Carleton Hobbs as Cromwell and Harcourt Williams as Erasmus.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

6 Jul 1935 at 20:30 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

60 mins

Availability

No recording extant

Credits

Producer

Laurence Gilliam

Writer

D. G. Bridson

Cast

Andrew Churchman
Carleton Hobbs	Cromwell
Charles Mason
Charles Maunsell
Charles Sanders
Douglas Ross
Gladys Young
Graveley Edwards	Henry VIII
Harcourt Williams	Erasmus
Joan Matheson
Leo Genn
Lewis Casson	Sir Thomas More
Myrtle Richardson	Margaret Roper
Patric Curwen
Peter Ridgeway
Philip Wade
Susan Richards
V.C. Clinton-Baddeley	Wolsey

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Reviews

Source: The Times, BBC Programme Records 1933-1935

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)