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Ancient Greece

Synopsis
Radio programme featuring a selection of poetry and music on the subject of ancient Greece. The second part of the programme opens with programme an excerpt from the opening to Troilus and Cressida read by Clare Higgins.
Series
Words and Music
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
28 Dec 2008 at 22:15 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
105 (total)

Credits

Producer
Clive Portbury
Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
Clare Higgins 
Tim McMullan 

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Plays
Troilus and Cressida
Subjects
Drama; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
For details of the music and verse featured in this programme, visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3/wordsandmusic (accessed 12/2008).
General
Words and Music is a BBC Radio 3 evening series that offers a selection of classical music, interspersed with poetry and prose chosen to illustrate a theme. The literary excerpts are read by leading actors.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

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