Twelfth Night. Part 1: His Very Genius

Alternative title
His Very Genius
Synopsis
Eight-part television drama series for schools, presented by John Westbrook. Episode 1 discusses Shakespeare’s working methods and concludes with a performance of Act II iii where Malvolio interrupts the revellers.
Series
For Schools
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
21 Jan 1959 at 14:43 (Channel: ITV)
Duration
28 mins

Credits

Director
Peter Robinson (2)
Writer
Martin Worth
Contributor
John Westbrook
Cast
Gillian RaineOlivia
Peter VaughanMalvolio
Terence SoallFeste
Geoffrey BayldonSir Andrew Aguecheek
George A. CooperSir Toby Belch
Prunella ScalesMaria

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Twelfth Night
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The BFI National Archive holds 16mm preservation material only, no viewing copy (2008).
History
The series concluded with the play performed in its entirety 18 March 1959 (see separate catalogue entry).

Production Company

Name

Associated-Rediffusion

Archive

Name

BFI National Archive

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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Twelfth Night. Part 1: His Very Genius". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37105 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)