Merchant of Venice, The
- Synopsis
- Shakespeare’s play broadcast for schools, performed by members of the Old Vic Shakespeare Company. Produced by Harcourt Williams. With Brember Wills as Shylock and John Gielgud as Antonio.
- Series
- Play to Schools
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 11 Oct 1929 at 15:45 (Channel: BBC)
- Duration
- 45 mins
- Availability
- No copy extant
Credits
- Producer
- Harcourt Williams
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Cast
Brember Wills Shylock John Gielgud Antonio Martita Hunt Portia Eric Phillips Francis James Gyles Isham Margaret Webster Peter Taylor-Smith Stanley Beers
Additional Details
- Theatre company
- Old Vic Shakespeare Company
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Merchant of Venice, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Reviews
- Source: BBC Programme Records 1929-1932, Radio Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Merchant of Venice, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69930 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)