Learning on ScreenThe Negro Tragedian
- Synopsis
- Radio documentary by Kwame Kwei-Armeh tracing the life and work of nineteenth century black British actor Ira Aldridge. Undeterred by the racial hostility of the press, Aldridge pursued his acting career to eventually become one of the most famous Shakespearean actors of his time.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 8 Oct 2009 at 11:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
- Duration
- 30 mins
Credits
- Producer
- Cecile Wright
- Contributor
- Kwame Kwei-Armah
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- actors; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors; Aldridge, Ira (1807-1867); racism
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- 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
- Name
Learning on Screen Off-Air Recording Back-up Service
- services@bufvc.ac.uk
- Web
- http://bufvc.ac.uk/tvandradio/offair External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7393 1514
- Fax
- 020 7393 1555
- Address
- For Learning on Screen Members only
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ
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