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)