Off the Syllabus: Romeo and Juliet

Synopsis
BBC schools broadcast. Scenes from Shakespeare’s tragedy were chosen and adapted for radio by Jo Manton. Starring Peggy Ashcroft and Basil C. Langton.
Series
For the Schools
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
4 Mar 1947
Transmission details
3 Jun 1947 at 11:40 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
Duration
20 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Adaptor for Radio
Jo Manton
Cast
Basil LangtonRomeo
Peggy AshcroftJuliet
Alan WheatleyMercutio
Susan RichmondNurse
D.A. Clarke-SmithCapulet
Margaret HalstanLady Capulet

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
A BBC recording
History
The schools production was broadcast in three parts on BBC Home Service. The other two 20-minute parts were broadcast on 10/06/1947 and 17/06/1947 and recorded on 11/3/1947 and 18/3/1947 respectively. The same time slot was kept throughout.
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, "Off the Syllabus: Romeo and Juliet". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av66284 (Accessed 12 Nov 2024)