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Measure for Measure

Synopsis
Religion, sex and power interlace in a new radio adaptation of the last comedy written by Shakespeare. The production is introduced by Professor Julie Saunders.
Series
Drama on 3
Language
English
Country
Great Britain; United Kingdom
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
29 Apr 2018 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
129 mins

Credits

Director
Gaynor Macfarlane
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Gary C Newman
Contributor
Julie Saunders
Cast
Paul HigginsThe Duke (Vincentio, Duke of Vienna)
Robert JackAngelo
Nicola FergusonIsabella
Owen WhitelawClaudio
Maureen BeattieEscalus
Finn den HertogFroth
Finn den HertogLucio
Kevin MainsAbhorson
Kevin MainsElbow
Kevin MainsFriar Thomas
Maggie ServiceMariana
Michael NardoneProvost
Olivia MorganJuliet
Owen WhitelawFriar Peter

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Measure for Measure
Subjects
Shakespeare
Keywords
comedy; radio

Online Availability

Online URL
https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/play/p06962zp
Online format
Streamed/Download

Production Company

Name

BBC Radio 3

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