Warriors

Synopsis

Radio programme featuring a selection of poetry and music on the subject of the warrior, from classical heroes to more contemporary soldiers. The programme opens with extracts from Henry V, read by and Don Warrington and Queen Elizabeth’s speech to the troops at Tilbury awaiting the Armada in 1588, read by Deborah Findlay.

Series

Words and Music

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

6 Sep 2009 at 22:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)

Duration

60 (total)

Credits

Producer

Allegra McIlroy

Writer

William Shakespeare

Cast

Deborah Findlay
Don Warrington

Additional Details

Production type

Other

Plays

Henry V

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/programmes/b00mjpr8 (accessed 10/2009).

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