Measure for Measure: A Preface
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast. Neville Coghill introduces Shakespeare’s ‘dark’ comedy, suggesting that it is dark "not because it reflects Shakespeare’s despair but because it deals with the problem of sin" (Radio Times, 25 March 1955).
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 27 Mar 1955 at 15:00 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Contributor
- Nevill Coghill
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Measure for Measure
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
- Related items
- Measure for Measure
Notes
- History
- The transmission was followed by the broadcast of Raymond Raikes’ radio adaptation of the play (see separate entry).
- Reviews
- Source: Radio Times, The Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Measure for Measure: A Preface". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69188 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)