Romeo and Juliet
- Synopsis
- Radio adaptation of Shakespeare’s play arranged for broadcasting by Herbert Farjeon, produced by Mary Hope Allen. With Fay Compton and David King-Wood in the title roles.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 23 Jun 1944
- Transmission details
- 30 Jun 1944 at 19:50 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
- Duration
- 175 (incl. interval)
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Producer
- Mary Hope Allen
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Adaptor for Radio
- Herbert Farjeon
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Romeo and Juliet
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- History
- Broadcast in two parts. Part 1: 19.50-21.00. Part 2: 21.35-22.55.
Repeated on the BBC Third Programme, 3/11/1946. - 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
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69198 (Accessed 26 Dec 2024)