Shakespeare’s Heroines: Portia

Synopsis
Radio schools series that looks at prominent female figures from Shakespeare’s plays. Presented by J.C.Stobart and Mary Somerville.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
20 May 1926 at 15:15 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
45 mins
Availability
No recording available

Credits

Contributor
J. C. Stobart; Mary Somerville

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Merchant of Venice, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); women

Notes

Notes
Not to be confused with another BBC radio series broadcast in the same year with the same series title. In order to avoid confusion, the latter series is labelled "Shakespeare’s Heroines" in the series title field only.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Shakespeare’s Heroines: Portia". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av38236 (Accessed 14 Nov 2024)