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Scenes from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Synopsis
In this entertainment programme for children, scenes from Shakespeare’s play were selected and produced for radio by Nan MacDonald.
Series
Children’s Hour
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
14 Mar 1948 at 17:00 (Channel: BBC North)
Duration
50 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Producer
Nan MacDonald
Writer
William Shakespeare

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Children’s radio

Notes

Notes
Broadcast on North and Northern Ireland Stations.
Textual information
A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.
Reviews
Source: Production script.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Record Stats

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