Merchant of Venice, The

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. A series of 26 weekly programmes "designed as an anthology of the best-known and best-loved speeches and scenes" from Shakespeare’s better known plays. This episode showcases ‘the best of’ The Merchant of Venice with Ralph Richardson as Shylock and Barbara Jefford as Portia.
Series
Best of Shakespeare, The
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
30 Mar 1964 at 19:15 (Channel: BBC World Service)
Duration
30 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
Ralph RichardsonShylock
Barbara JeffordPortia

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Plays
Merchant of Venice, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works

Notes

Notes
According to London Calling, this is Ralph Richardson’s first appearance as Shylock.
General
According to the programme notes in London Calling, more than half of the programmes were produced specially for the General Overseas Service, while the rest is taken from ‘classic’ BBC productions of the previous 20 years. Ten of the plays have been allotted half-hour slots, seven others are broadcast for two half-hours each.
History
The series was transmitted as part of the ‘Shakespeare Quatercentenary’ celebrations of the General Overseas Service
Reviews
Source: London Calling, April 1964, 3: 13, p. 4.

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service

How to cite this record

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