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King John

Synopsis
Radio broadcast of Act IV i of Shakespeare’s King John as part of a mixed variety programme comprised of musical performances and a talk by station director Corbett-Smith as ‘Mr Everyman’. The scene is performed by Mr Ivor Thomas and Mrs B. Henry.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
10 Apr 1923 at 19:40 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
110 mins
Availability
No recording extant

Credits

Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
B. Henry 
Ivor Thomas 

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
King John
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Broadcast on BBC Cardiff station.
History
First transmission of radio drama from Cardiff station.
Reviews
Source: The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Record Stats

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