King Richard II
- Alternative title
- Oxford University Dramatic Society in ‘King Richard II’, The
- Synopsis
- Shakespeare’s play adapted for broadcasting by Felix Felton from the production at the New Theatre, Oxford, directed by John Gielgud and Glen Byam Shaw. The cast includes David King-Wood as Richard, John Featherstone Witty as Bolingbroke. With music specially composed by Herbert Menges.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 12 Apr 1936 at 17:30 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
- Duration
- 120 mins
Credits
- Director
- Glen Byam Shaw; John Gielgud
- Music
- Herbert Menges
- Contributor
- John Gray
- Adaptor for Radio
- Felix Felton
- Cast
Additional Details
- Theatre company
- Oxford University Dramatic Society
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Richard II
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- This is the second play that John Gielgud produced for the O.U.D.S.
- History
- Based on the stage production given at the New Theatre, Oxford in February 1936.
- Reviews
- For background information on the broadcast see Felix Felton, ‘The O.U.D.S. in the Studio’, The Radio Times, issue dated April 10, 1936, p. 3.
Source: BBC Programme Records 1933-1935, Radio Times.
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "King Richard II". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69632 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)