Voices, The

Synopsis: Second episode of a nine-part BBC television series comprising three of Shakespeare’s Roman plays - Coriolanus, Julius Caesar, and Antony and Cleopatra. This episode covers Acts 2-4 of Coriolanus.
Series: Spread of the Eagle, The
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television
Recording date: 8 Feb 1963
Transmission details: 10 May 1963 at 21:25 (Channel: BBC)
Duration: 50 mins

Director

Peter Dews

Producer

Writer

Music

Costume

Art Direction

Cast

Production type: Television and Radio Drama
Plays: Coriolanus
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
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General: The title for the series, according to director Peter Dews, alludes to the Roman eagle, "aloof, golden, and cruel" (Radio Times, 25 April 1963: 49).
With a cast of 76 actors, the entire production incurred expenses of more than £9.000.
Figures: Reaction Index 67. Claimed 6% of viewing audience (BBC Audience Research). The Reaction Index is a measurement of the quality
and success of the programme with the audience who had watched it. It is based on a range of 0 to 100.)
Reviews: `Continuity Problem of New B.B.C. Shakespeare Series’, The Times, 4 May 1963: 5.

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