Tempest, The

Alternative title: BBC Radio Collection: William Shakespeare’s the Tempest
Synopsis: Shakespeare’s The Tempest, adapted for radio by David Hunter. With Philip Madoc as Prospero and Nina Wadia as Ariel. The play is introduced by Richard Eyre. With music by Billy Cowie.
Series: Sunday Play
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Audio; Radio
Transmission details: 7 Oct 2001 at 18:30 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration: 125 mins

Director

David Hunter

Producer

Writer

Music

Contributor

Cast

Notes: Commercially released as part of the BBC Radio collection series in 2001, cassettes and CDs of the production that include an introduction by Richard Eyre and an essay by director David Hunter are available for sale from the BBC Shop (www.bbcshop.com) or through retail outlets.
History: Broadcast as part of the BBC’s Shakespeare for the New Millennium season on Radio 3, in which the BBC mounted 17 new productions of Shakespeare in the space of four years. The emphasis of the productions is on a contemporary, innovative approach. The project was done in collaboration with BBC Worldwide, who were also responsible for the commerical release.
Documentation: Accompanying booklet including scene-by-scene analysis, brief biographies of the leading actors and Shakespeare, as well as an essay from the producer on the interpretation of the play.

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