Learning on ScreenKing John
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast of Douglas Seale’s production of King John for the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Company. Adapted and produced for broadcasting by Norman Wright. With Robert Harris in the lead, Alec Clunes as Philip the Bastard and Joan Miller as Constance. The music by Christopher Whelen is played by the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Orchestra, conducted by Harold Ingram. Henry Davies narrates.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 7 Jan 1958
- Transmission details
- 26 Jan 1958 at 17:00 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
- Duration
- 150 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Director
- Douglas Seale
- Producer
- Norman Wright
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- Christopher Whelen
- Adaptor for Radio
- Norman Wright
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre
- Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Theatre company
- Shakespeare Memorial Theatre Company
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- King John
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- Rehearsals: 5/1/1959-7/1/1958
- History
- The stage production premiered at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre on 16/4/1957.
The broadcast was repeated on 31/1/1958. - Reviews
- Source: The Times, Radio Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
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