Bbc-3 [2/4/1966]

Synopsis

Topical satirical news programme including music, comedy and discussion. Includes a 1-minute sketch entitled ‘Meet Desdemona’, a spoof of Shakespeare featuring Hylda Baker, Fanny Carby and Roy Hudd (blacked up as Othello). The programme has not been viewed and no further details known.

Series

Bbc-3

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Transmission details

2 Apr 1966 (Channel: BBC1)

Duration

45 mins

Credits

Producer

Ned Sherrin

Cast

Roy Hudd	Othello
Fanny Carby
Hylda Baker

Additional Details

Production type

Sitcoms/Variety

Plays

Othello

Keywords

satire; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Source: BBC Motion Gallery - BBC Archive

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

Web

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Phone

020 7255 1444

Fax

020 7436 0165

Address

21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN