SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio version of Shakespeare’s play adapted for broadcasting by Barbara Burnham and produced by Howard Rose. With Ernest Milton as Leontes and Barbara Couper as Hermione. Music arranged by Robert Barclay Wilson, played by The Gersham Parkington Quintet.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

11 Dec 1930 at 20:45 (Channel: BBC Regional Programme)

Duration

100 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Producer

Howard Rose

Writer

William Shakespeare

Music

Robert Barclay Wilson

Adaptor for Radio

Barbara Burnham

Cast

Ernest Milton	Leontes, King of Sicily
Barbara Couper	Hermione
Joyce Moore	Perdita
Gladys Young	Paulina
Charles Herbert	Autolycus
Andrew Churchman	Herald
Billie Sinclair	Mopsa
Clarence Blakiston	Camillo
Derek Williams	Florizel
Eileen Thorndike	Emilia
Ernest Digges	Jailer
Frank Birch	Antigonus
Gerald Ames	Polixenes
H.O. Nicholson	Old Shepherd
Harman Grisewood	Cleomenes
Harold Reese	Mamillius
James Carrall	Mariner
Katherine Hynes	Dorcas
Michael Hogan	Young Shepherd (Clown)
Stanley Vine	Dion

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Winter’s Tale, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

The broadcast was repeated on the National programme on 12/12/1930.

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records 1929-1932, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)