King Lear (Part 2)
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast. As part of 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 (20) continues showcasing ‘the best of’ King Lear. In this production, specially produced for the G.O.S., Lear is once again played by Stephen Murray, this time with Timothy Bateson as Fool.
- Series
- Best of Shakespeare, The
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 10 Aug 1964 at 19:15 (Channel: BBC World Service)
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
Additional Details
- Production type
- Other
- Plays
- King Lear
- 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 (London Calling, April 1964, 3: 13, p. 4).
- History
- The series was transmitted as part of the ‘Shakespeare Quatercentenary’ celebrations of the General Overseas Service.
- Reviews
- Source: London Calling, August 1964, 3: 17, p. 12.
Production Company
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "King Lear (Part 2)". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69404 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)