Twelfth Night. Part 2: This is Illyria, Lady

Alternative title
This is Illyria, Lady
Synopsis
Eight-part television drama series for schools, presented by John Westbrook. Episode 2 discusses the desires and frustrations of Orsino, Viola and Olivia through the character of Maria who steps out of her role to relate her views on the comic and fantasy elements of the situation in which the characters find themselves.
Series
For Schools
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
28 Jan 1959 at 14:43 (Channel: ITV)
Duration
28 mins
Availability
No archive copy found

Credits

Director
Peter Robinson (2)
Writer
Martin Worth
Contributor
John Westbrook
Cast
Sally HomeViola (later disguised as Cesario)
Gillian RaineOlivia
Richard GaleOrsino, Duke of Illyria
Paul HardwickAntonio
Prunella ScalesMaria

Additional Details

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

Notes

History
The series concluded with the play performed in its entirety 18 March 1959 (see separate catalogue entry).

Production Company

Name

Associated-Rediffusion

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Twelfth Night. Part 2: This is Illyria, Lady". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37106 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)