English Literature II: Henry V

Alternative title

Henry V

Synopsis

Schools radio broadcast. A dramatic reading of scenes from Henry V with Robert Harris in the title role.

Series

Schools

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

22 Sep 1936 at 14:30 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Producer

George Dixon

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

Robert Harris

King Henry V

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Henry V

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General

Part of a series of dramatic readings for schools devised to last no longer than 30 minutes and meant to be spoken by no more than 3 or 4 actors. As the programme notes specify, these readings were not intended to represent Shakespeare’s plays, "but to give pupils the opportunity of hearing Shakespeare well read" (Programme and Syllabus of Transmission to Schools, September 1930 to January 1931, in: BBC Broadcast to Schools, Vol. 10, BBC: London, p.33.)

History

First broadcast in the series English Literature II.

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records 1933-1935, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)