Serpent of the Nile, The

Alternative title
Scenes from Shakespeare’s Tragedy Antony and Cleopatra
Synopsis
A chronicle for radio based on Shakespeare’s play and Plutarch’s Life of Marcus Antonius. Arranged and produced by Peter Creswell with Fay Compton as Cleopatra and Cecil Trouncer as Anthony. Other parts are played by members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
8 Dec 1940 at 15:30 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
Duration
75 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Producer
Peter Creswell
Writer
Plutarch; William Shakespeare
Adaptor for Radio
Peter Creswell
Cast
Cecil TrouncerMark Antony
Fay ComptonCleopatra
Norman ClaridgeOctavius Caesar
Arthur YoungEnobarbus
Harcourt WilliamsChronicler

Additional Details

Theatre company
BBC Drama Repertory Company
Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Antony and Cleopatra
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Serpent of the Nile, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69783 (Accessed 26 Dec 2024)