SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio play about the flamboyant life of the young Benjamin Disraeli. References to Shakespeare and his plays are made during the family’s discussions about Benjamin’s fitness as a Member of Parliament. Benjamin compares himself to Prince Hal (who later becomes King Henry V). His father, trying to write an essay on Shakespeare, is concerned with his son’s lack of moral compass and evokes The Merchant of Venice and Measure for Measure instead.

Series

Afternoon Play

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

5 Jan 2004 at 14:15 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)

Duration

45 mins

Credits

Producer

Martin Jenkins (2)

Cast

Alison Pettitt	Mrs Kay
Ben Crowe	Mr Kay
Geoffrey Whitehead	Disraeli Sr
James D’Arcy	Benjamin
Jasmine Hyde	Sarah

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2; Henry V; Measure for Measure; Merchant of Venice, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

biographies; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Disraeli, Benjamin (1804-1881)

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email

listening@bl.uk

Web

http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7412 7676

Fax

020 7412 7441

Address

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB