Characters from Shakespeare [09/09/1958]

Synopsis

Radio broadcast. Extracts (Act III Sc. i & Act IV sc. ii) from Henry VIII featuring Edith Evans as Katherine of Aragon.

Series

London Calling Asia

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

9 Sep 1958 (Channel: BBC General Overseas Service)

Duration

27 mins

Availability

No archive copy known (7/2013)

Credits

Producer

Arthur Russell

Music

Josephine Lee (2)

Cast

Edith Evans

Queen Katherine

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Henry VIII

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Source: BBC Infax catalogue.

General

London Calling Asia was a daily programme in English, addressed to English-speaking Asians, seeking to give its audience a wider view of British thought with particular emphasis on matters affecting Asian countries.

History

Transmission time unknown

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)