Measure for Measure
- Synopsis
- Radio version of Shakespeare’s play adapted and produced by Raymond Raikes in accordance with an interpretation by Neville Coghill. With Deryck Guyler as the Duke, Michael Hordern as Angelo and Hermione Hannen as Isabella. The music is composed by John Hotchkis who also conducts the Goldsbrough Orchestra. John Gabriel narrates.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 16 Mar 1955
- Transmission details
- 27 Mar 1955 at 15:30 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
- Duration
- 135 (incl. interval)
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Producer
- Raymond Raikes
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- John Hotchkis
- Contributor
- Nevill Coghill
- Adaptor for Radio
- Raymond Raikes
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Measure for Measure
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
- Related items
- Measure for Measure: A Preface
Notes
- Notes
- A BBC recording
- General
- Rehearsals took place from 14/3/1955-16/3/ 1955
- History
- The broadcast was preceded by a 30-minute PREFACE in which Neville Coghill introduces his reading of the play (see separate entry).
There was a 15-minute musical interval at 16:40 approximately. - Textual information
- A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.
- 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". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69190 (Accessed 26 Dec 2024)