Shakespearean Songs
- Synopsis
- A radio programme of Shakespearean songs arranged by George Walter and recorded by Leslie French (tenor). The music included: ‘It was a lover and his lass’ (Morley), ‘Under the greenwood tree’ (Arne), ‘Sigh no more, ladies’ (Aikin), ‘When daisies pied’ (Arne), ‘Come unto these yellow sands’ (Banister), ‘Full fathom five’ (Johnson), ‘Where the bee sucks’ (Arne), ‘Come away, Death’ , ‘When that I was a little tiny boy’ (Barratt).
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 17 Dec 1939 at 19:40 (Channel: BBC)
- Duration
- 20 mins
- Availability
- No archive copy known
Credits
- Music
- John Banister; John Barratt; Robert Johnson (2); Thomas Arne; Thomas Morley; William A. Aikin
- Contributor
- George Walter
- Cast
Leslie French
Additional Details
- Production type
- Other
- Subjects
- Drama; Music
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespearean Songs". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av66916 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)