Shakespeare Lady

Synopsis

Biographical compilation for radio about Fanny Kemble (Estelle Kohler), leading Victorian actress of her generation, who specialised in playing Shakespeare’s heroines. Bill Homewood narrates.

Series

Radio Theatre

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

3 Aug 1981 at 01:00 (Channel: BBC World Service)

Duration

60 mins

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Producer

Gordon House

Music

Bill Homewood

Cast

Estelle Kohler

Fanny Kemble

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

actors; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Kemble, Fanny (1809 - 1893)

Notes

Notes

Transmission time is GMT.

Reviews

Source: London Calling, August 1981

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service