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Fourth Form Features: The Tempest

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
26 Feb 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
Tempest, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
Transmitted in three 20-minute parts.
Part 1: 26/2/1946
Part 2: 5/3/1946
Part 3: 12/3/1946
Textual information
A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

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