World in Arms
- Synopsis
- Second in a series of 30-minute broadcasts showcasing scenes from Shakespeare’s plays performed by leading actors of the time.
This episode focuses on three history plays, Henry V, Henry IV, Part 1 and King John, which demonstrate that "Shakespeare speaks for England" (Programme listings, London Calling, No. 87, 1-14 June 2007).
The series is arranged by Clemence Dane and produced by Val Gielgud. No further information available (8/2007). - Series
- Man Shakespeare, The
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 12 Jun 1941 at 02:45 (Channel: BBC World Service)
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Producer
- Val Gielgud
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Adaptor for Radio
- Clemence Dane
Additional Details
- Production type
- Other
- Plays
- Henry IV Part 1; Henry V; King John
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works
Notes
- Notes
- North American transmission. Transmission time is GMT.
- General
- According to the programme notes in London Calling, "The idea behind this series ... is to show through scenes from some of his [Shakespeare’s] plays the various facets of Shakespeare’s character, which reveal him as the most human and living of all poets" (Number 87, 1-14 June 1941).
- Reviews
- Source: London Calling, 1-14 June 1941.
Production Company
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "World in Arms". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av68962 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)