Learning on ScreenTempest, The
- Synopsis
- Radio version of Shakespeare’s late play produced by Charles Lefeaux. With Stephen Murray as Prospero, Dorothy Gordon as Ariel and Jane Barrett as Miranda. The music is composed by Elizabeth Poston and conducted by Douglas Robinson.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 28 Sep 1959
- Transmission details
- 30 Sep 1959 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
- Duration
- 130 (incl. interval)
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Producer
- Charles Lefeaux
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- Elizabeth Poston
- Contributor
- Douglas Robinson
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- A BBC recording.
- General
- Rehearsals: 24/9/1959-28/9/1959
- History
- Transmitted in two parts with a 10-minute interval.
The production formed part of the programmes broadcast on BBC radio to commemorate the play’s tercentenary - 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)
Record Stats
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