Fourth Form Features: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Alternative title

Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. This schools version of Shakespeare’s play is transmitted in three parts and aimed at 14-15 year old schoolchildren. Adapted by Jo Manton.

Series

Schools

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

11 Jun 1946 at 11:40 (Channel: BBC Home Service)

Duration

60 (total)

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Adaptor for Radio

Jo Manton

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Midsummer Night’s Dream, A

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

Transmitted in three 20-minute parts.
Part 1: 11/6/1946
Part 2: 18/6/1946
Part 3: 25/6/1946

Textual information

A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection. Part 3 of the broadcast is missing.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)