SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Third in a series of experimental radio transmissions of school broadcasts that at the time were received by about 100 schools. In this week’s episode, the actor Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson talks about Shakespeare.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

2 May 1924 at 15:15 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

45 mins

Availability

No archive copy extant

Credits

Contributor

Johnston Forbes-Robertson

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Transmitted from BBC London.

Reviews

Radio Times, 18 April 1924, p. 131.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)