SHAKESPEARE

Alternative title

Opening of the B.B.C. Oxford Studio

Synopsis

As part of the radio programme celebrating the opening of the BBC Oxford studio, the Oxford Dramatic Society performs Scene i of Act III of Clemence Dane’s play.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

23 Nov 1925 at 22:36 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

24 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Writer

Clemence Dane

Cast

Gyles Isham	Henslowe
Harman Grisewood	William Shakespeare
Leslie Nye	Boy
Robert Speaight	Christopher Marlowe

Additional Details

Theatre company

Oxford Dramatic Society

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

Dane’s stage play premiered at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, 17 November 1921. The play was subsequently produced for BBC Television on April 3,1938 (see separate entry).

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)