Desdemona

Synopsis

Subtitled ‘An extension of the story of ‘Othello’ set in modern times’, this radio play by Robert Phillips focuses on the Othello-Desdemona-Iago relationship and places it in a 20th century setting. The story begins where Shakespeare’s ends with the difference that Desdemona does not die after Othello’s attempt to kill her.

Series

Writing for Radio

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

26 Apr 1957 at 22:15 (Channel: BBC Home Service)

Duration

45 mins

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Producer

Douglas Cleverdon

Writer

Robert Phillips

Cast

Robert Adams (2)	Otto (Othello)
Maxine Audley	Desdemona (Desdemona)
Timothy Bateson	Igor (Iago)

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Historical period

1950s

Plays

Othello

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

First of a series of features written specifically for broadcasting by writers new to the medium.

Reviews

Source: Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)