Henry IV (Part 2)
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast. As part 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 (9)showcases ‘the best of’ Henry IV, Part 2. The scenes were taken from BBC Third Programme broadcast specially to mark the Quatrcentenary.
- Series
- Best of Shakespeare, The
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 25 May 1964 at 19:15 (Channel: BBC World Service)
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
Additional Details
- Production type
- Other
- Plays
- Henry IV Part 2
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Complete Works
Notes
- 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.
- 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
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Henry IV (Part 2)". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69257 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)