Scene from ‘Hamlet’

Alternative title
Diversions No. 10
Synopsis
Radio broadcast. As part of a mixed programme, Martita Hunt and John Gielgud read a scene from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This appears to be from Harcourt Williams’s uncut production of the play that opened at the Old Vic, London, on 28 April, 1930.
Series
Diversions
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
15 May 1930 at 21:44 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
Duration
59 mins
Availability
No copy extant

Credits

Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
John GielgudHamlet
Martita HuntGertrude

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Plays
Hamlet
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
The duration refers to total running time of the DIVERSIONS programme
Reviews
Source: BBC Programme Records 1929-1932, The Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Scene from ‘Hamlet’". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69953 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)