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Surprise Item: Scene from ‘Romeo and Juliet’

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. As part of this unannounced variety programme interlude, Sylvia Sidney and Ion Swinley perform a sketch based on the balcony scene from Shakespeare’s play.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
16 Sep 1933 at 21:26 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
Duration
14 mins
Availability
No copy extant

Credits

Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
Ion SwinleyRomeo
Sylvia SidneyJuliet

Additional Details

Production type
Sitcoms/Variety
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Reviews
Source: BBC Programme Records 1933-1935

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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