Tragedy of King Lear, The
- Synopsis
- Full-length radio version of Shakespeare’s play directed and produced by Charles Lefeaux with Stephen Murray as Lear heading a cast of members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company. Music composed by Tristram Carry. Maurice Miles conducts.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 29 May 1960
- Transmission details
- 22 Jun 1960 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
- Duration
- 180 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Director
- Charles Lefeaux
- Producer
- Charles Lefeaux
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- Tristram Cary
- Contributor
- Maurice Miles
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre company
- BBC Drama Repertory Company
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- King Lear
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- Rehearsals: 23/5/1960-29/5/1960
- History
- This was the only programme broadcast on the Third Programme that day.
- Textual information
- A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.
- Reviews
- Source: The Times, Radio Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Tragedy of King Lear, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69503 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)