Off the Syllabus: Twelfth Night

Synopsis

BBC schools broadcast. Scenes from Shakespeare’s comedy were chosen and adapted for radio by Jo Manton.

Series

For the Schools

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

2 Mar 1948 at 11:40 (Channel: BBC Home Service)

Duration

20 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Adaptor for Radio

Jo Manton

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Twelfth Night

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

A BBC recording

History

The schools production was broadcast in three parts on BBC Home Service. The other two 20-minute parts were broadcast on 9/3/1948 and 16/3/1948. The same time slot was kept throughout.

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)