Through the Year

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Programme of poetry by Shakespeare and his contemporaries chosen by Bea Howe and read by Robert Harris and Sara Jackson. With Shakespeare songs composed by Roger Quilter and sung by Henry Wendon, Ethel Lyon, Mark Raphael and Janet Howe. The BBC Orchestra is conducted by Muir Mathieson.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

28 Jan 1944 at 21:40 (Channel: BBC Home Service)

Duration

40 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Producer

Stephen Thomas

Music

Roger Quilter

Contributor

Bea Howe; Muir Mathieson

Cast

Robert Harris
Sara Jackson

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Subjects

English language and literature; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); songs

Notes

Reviews

Source: Times, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)