SHAKESPEARE

Alternative title

St. George for Merrie England

Synopsis

Radio programme commemorating Shakespeare’s birth. The programme is introduced by Basil Dean. John Drinkwater talks about the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Milton Rosmer recites John of Gaunt’s Speech from Richard II; Lilian Baylis gives a speech on "Shakespeare and St. George"; the London Radio Players perform King Lear (IV vi) and King John (V vii); Leonard Gowings (tenor) sings various Shakespeare songs; with musical interludes by the BBC Wireless Orchestra and Chorus.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

23 Apr 1926 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

75 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

Basil Dean; John Drinkwater; Lilian Baylis

Cast

Henry Oscar	King John
Edmund Willard	Philip the Bastard
Wilfrid Walter	Earl of Gloucester
Howard Rose	Edgar, later disguised as Tom o’Bedlam
Michael Hogan	Prince Henry
Philip Wade	Earl of Pembroke
Tristan Rawson	Earl of Salisbury

Additional Details

Theatre company

London Radio Players

Production type

Other

Plays

King John; King Lear; Richard II

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)