Heterodyned History of Historical Events As They Might Have Been

Synopsis
Radio revue written by L. du Garde Peach. Amongst the six notable events in British history that are subject to liberal reinterpretation by the Professor of History as It Might Have Been is the "Writing of Shakespeare’s Plays". The authorship controversy is decided by a debate between Bacon and Shakespeare on the relative merits of their own works.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
29 Jan 1927 at 19:45 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
60 mins
Availability
No copy extant

Credits

Writer
Lawrence du Garde Peach
Contributor
Lawrence du Garde Peach

Additional Details

Production type
Sitcoms/Variety
Subjects
History
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Authorship; Bacon, Francis; History of Great Britain; Revues

Notes

Notes
Transmitted from Birmingham and a small number of regional stations.
History
Originally broadcast regionally only, a transmission for London listeners followed at a later date.
Reviews
Source: Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Heterodyned History of Historical Events As They Might Have Been". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av68168 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)