Book of Hours, A

Synopsis
Radio programme on the theme of different times of the day. This episode ends with Romeo and Juliet debating whether the bird they can hear is a nightingale or a lark (III v) that heralds the beginning of a new day. Read by Amanda Root and Rory Kinnear. Produced by Fiona McLean.
Series
Words and Music
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
6 Jan 2008 at 22:15 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
Duration
105 mins

Credits

Writer
William Shakespeare
Cast
Rory KinnearRomeo
Amanda RootJuliet

Additional Details

Production type
Other
Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Subjects
Literature; Music
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); time

Notes

Notes
For details of the music and verse featured in this programme, visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b008lpvm#broadcasts (accessed 8/2010)
General
'Words and Music’ is a BBC Radio 3 evening series that offers a selection of classical music, interspersed with poetry and prose chosen to illustrate a theme. The literary excerpts are read by leading actors.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
Web
http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7412 7676
Fax
020 7412 7441
Address
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Book of Hours, A". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av69960 (Accessed 14 Nov 2024)