Merchant of Venice, The
- Synopsis
- Abridged version of the play adapted for radio and produced by Barbara Burnham. With Ernest Milton as Shylock and Freda Jackson as Portia.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 31 Jan 1937 at 17:35 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
- Duration
- 90 mins
- Availability
- No archive copy known
Credits
- Producer
- Barbara Burnham
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Merchant of Venice, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- This was actor Ernest Milton’s first radio performance as Shylock.
- Textual information
- A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Merchant of Venice, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av37583 (Accessed 19 Sep 2024)