Evening Standard Drama Awards 1978

Synopsis

Award show which includes extracts from Alan Howard in Coriolanus and Henry VI to illustrate his nominations for Best Actor. Howard won the Best Actor award for his title role in Coriolanus directed by Terry Hands for the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Television

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Transmission details

30 Jan 1979 at 23:15 (Channel: ITV)

Duration

60 mins

Availability

No archive copy known (7/2011)

Credits

Director

Dave Rogers (2)

Producer

Dave Rogers (2)

Cast

Alan Howard

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Coriolanus; Henry VI part 1; Henry VI part 2; Henry VI part 3

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Reviews

An extract from David Daniell’s book Coriolanus in Europe (Athlone Press, 1980, p162-168) in which Howard was interviewed about his role is available on Alan Howard’s website http://www.alanhoward.org.uk/coriontour.htm (accessed 7/2011).

Production Company

Name

Thames Television