Scenes from Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’

Synopsis

In this entertainment programme for children, scenes from Shakespeare’s play were selected and produced as a dramatic reading for radio by Nan Macdonald. With music by Sibelius (Tempest Suite).

Series

Children’s Hour

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

9 Feb 1945 at 17:15 (Channel: BBC North)

Duration

45 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Producer

Nan MacDonald

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Jean Sibelius

Adaptor for Radio

Nan MacDonald

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Tempest, The

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)