Much Ado About Nothing (Act IV, Scene I)
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast. A theatrical ‘preview’ of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing which was subsequently staged at the New Theater, London; the transmitted excerpt (IV i) stars Henry Ainley as Benedick and Madge Titheradge as Beatrice.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 31 Jan 1926 at 16:18 (Channel: BBC)
- Duration
- 22 mins
- Availability
- No copy extant
Credits
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Cast
Madge Titheradge Beatrice Henry Ainley Benedick Herbert Grimwood Don Pedro Alfred Harris Don John Arthur Ewart Friar Francis Clare Harris Hero H. St Barbe West Leonato
Additional Details
- Production type
- Other
- Plays
- Much Ado About Nothing
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- History
- This theatrical broadcast was transmitted prior to the London stage production produced by Bridges Adams which opened at the New Theatre, Drury Lane, London, on 5 February 1926.
- Reviews
- Source: BBC Programme Records
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Much Ado About Nothing (Act IV, Scene I)". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67984 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)