Scene from ‘King Lear’

Alternative title
Storm and Calm
Synopsis
As part of a mixed radio programme on the theme of ‘Storm and Calm’ in music, drama, and song, a scene from Shakespeare’s King Lear involving Lear, Kent and the Fool is performed, with George Bealby in the title role.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
26 Oct 1925 at 20:10
Duration
10 mins
Availability
No copy extant

Credits

Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
George BealbyLear
Milton RosmerFool
Victor LewisohnEarl of Kent

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
King Lear
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
The entire STORM AND CALM programme was broadcast from 20:00-22:00.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Scene from ‘King Lear’". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67737 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)