Richard III

Synopsis

Radio version of Shakespeare’s play abridged in two parts by Anthony Vivis and Tinch Minter and produced by Gordon House. With Simon Callow in the title role.
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Series

Play of the Week (BBC World Service)

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

16 Jun 1984 at 18:30 (Channel: BBC World Service)

Duration

120 (total running time)

Credits

Producer

Gordon House

Writer

William Shakespeare

Adaptor for Radio

Anthony Vivis; Tinch Minter

Cast

Simon Callow

Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Richard III

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Related items

Sources of Shakespeare’s Richard III, The

Notes

Notes

All times are given in GMT.

History

Broadcast in two 60-minute parts. Part 1: 16/06/1984, Part 2: 23/06/1984

Reviews

Source: London Calling, June 1984

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service