SHAKESPEARE

Winter’s Tale, The

Synopsis: Televised adaptation of the play which aims, according to producer Don Taylor, at ‘simplicity and understanding’ (Radio Times, 12 April 1962, p.51). Starring Robert Shaw as Leontes and Rosalie Crutchley as Hermione.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Television
Recording date: 14 Apr 1962
Transmission details: 20 Apr 1962 at 21:25 (Channel: BBC)
Duration: 140 mins

Credits

Additional Details

Production type: Television and Radio Drama
Plays: Winter’s Tale, The
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History: This seems to be the first screen production of the play in England. It was broadcast in two parts with a 5-minute interval. The play was broadcast in the United States by PBS (New York’s WOR-TV channel on 17 August 1964) and the Library of Congress have a copy from this transmission.

Production Company

Name: BBC
Notes: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name: Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division
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How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Winter’s Tale, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37461 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)