SHAKESPEARE

Alternative title

Donald Wolfit and Rosalind Iden

Synopsis

First of a new fortnightly theatrical review magazine commissioned for radio by the BBC Light Programme. The theatre star invited to perform his favourite part for this episode is Shakespeare actor Donald Wolfit who plays the "Wooing of Lady Anne" scene from Richard III with actress Rosalind Iden. The programme is introduced by William Fox, chairman of the Reunion Theatre Association.

Series

Theatre Programme

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

27 Mar 1946 at 21:30 (Channel: BBC Light Programme)

Duration

30 mins

Availability

No archive copy known (1/2008).

Credits

Producer

Ayton Whitaker; Felix Felton

Contributor

William Fox

Cast

Donald Wolfit	Richard, Duke of Gloucester, later King Richard
Rosalind Iden	Lady Anne

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Richard III

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

actors; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General

Radio Times comments surrounding the launch of this new theatrical programme suggest that the series was meant to deal with as many matters of theatrical interest as possible. The slot usually encompassed a brief performance by a recognised star, short discussions on current theatrical affairs or methods of production, occasional interviews with foreign actors and personal glimpses of theatrical staff not usually credited, such as stage-doorkeepers, understudies and carpenters. The programme had its own opening and closing tune, taken from Purcell’s "Ayres for the Theatre".

Reviews

General notes regarding the launch of this programme can be found in the Radio Times, cf. issues dated 8 and 22 March 1946, pp.3 and 5 respectively.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)