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 Langton Romeo Peggy Ashcroft Juliet Alan Wheatley Mercutio Susan Richmond Nurse D.A. Clarke-Smith Capulet Margaret Halstan Lady 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 25 Nov 2024)