Conscience of the King, The

Synopsis

Radio play written and produced by Terence Tiller. Listed as a ‘Study of the Fool in King Lear’, the programme begins with a ‘fade up’ on an excited group of radio actors in a BBC studio about to perform a radio recording of King Lear. The argument on how best to play Lear’s fool (is he a fool or a clown) is interrupted by the appearance of Shakespeare (Ian Catford), who is then quizzed on the importance of the Fool and folly in the play.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Recording date

7 May 1952

Transmission details

5 May 1952 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)

Duration

75 mins

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Producer

Terence Tiller

Writer

Terence Tiller

Cast

Basil Jones	Cast member
Bernard Rebel	Cast member
Deryck Guyler	Cast member
Gerik Schjelderup	Concept, A
Ian Catford	Intruder (Shakespeare), An
Jacqueline Thompson	Cast member
James McKechnie	Producer, A
John Cazabon	Cast member
Keith Pyott	Cast member
Patience Collier	Cast member
Prunella Scales	Cast member
Timothy Bateson	Cast member

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

King Lear

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

fools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General

Rehearsals: 5/5/1952-7/5/1952

Textual information

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

Reviews

Source: Radio Times, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)