Twelfth Night
- 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, two 30-minute episodes (21 and 22) were transmitted to showcase ‘the best of’ Twelfth Night. With Jane Wenham as Viola, Diana Olsson as Olivia, and Carleton Hobbs as Malvolio.
- Series
- Best of Shakespeare, The
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 17 Jul 1964 at 19:15 (Channel: BBC World Service)
- Duration
- 60 (two 30-min. parts)
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Cast
Jane Wenham Viola (later disguised as Cesario) Diana Olsson Olivia Carleton Hobbs Malvolio Malcolm Keen Sir Toby Belch
Additional Details
- Production type
- Other
- Plays
- Twelfth Night
- 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 (April 1964, 3: 13, p. 4).
- History
- The series was transmitted as part of the ‘Shakespeare Quatercentenary’ celebrations of the General Overseas Service. Broadcast in two 30-minute parts. Part 1: 17/7/1964, Part 2: 24/7/1964.
- Reviews
- Source: London Calling, August 1964, 3: 17, p. 12.
Production Company
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Twelfth Night". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69409 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)