Sir Frank Benson

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. James Agate presents British actor-manager Sir Frank Benson (1858-1939) who performs as Richard II, Mark Antony and Wolsey.
Series
Stars in Their Courses
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Recording date
21 Mar 1933
Transmission details
29 Apr 1933 at 21:20 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
Duration
25 mins

Credits

Contributor
James Agate
Cast
Frank BensonKing Richard II
Frank BensonMark Antony
Frank BensonCardinal Wolsey

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Plays
Henry VIII; Julius Caesar; Richard II
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Transmitted on the Daventry National Programme.
History
This series was one of the earliest recorded BBC programmes.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
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Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Sir Frank Benson". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69814 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)