Mislike Me Not for My Complexion!

Synopsis
Radio programme on the state of ‘black theatre’ in Great Britain written and presented by Alby James. Includes interviews with black actors and writers and extracts from Henry IV. Part 1 and The Merchant of Venice.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Recording date
12 Dec 1983
Transmission details
12 Jul 1984 at 21:00 (Channel: BBC Radio 4)
Duration
60 mins

Credits

Producer
Penny Gold
Writer
Alby James
Contributor
Alby James; Angela Wynter; Hugh Quarshie; Parminder Vir; Rudolph Walker; Yvonne Brewster

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Henry IV Part 1; Merchant of Venice, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Black actors

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Mislike Me Not for My Complexion!". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av68986 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)