English Literature III: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Synopsis
Radio broadcast. Five-part talk held by R. E. Sopwith for secondary schools which together constitutes a study on Shakespeare’s comedy.
Series
Broadcast to Schools
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
1 Sep 1927 at 15:15 (Channel: BBC)
Duration
30 mins
Availability
No copy extant

Credits

Writer
William Shakespeare
Contributor
R. E. Sopwith

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Midsummer Night’s Dream, A
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
Broadcast from Sheffield.
History
The series was broadcast in five parts on the following dates:
19/1/1927 - Act I
29/9/1927 - Act II
27/10/1927 - Act III
24/11/1927 - Act IV
22/12/1927 - Act V
Reviews
Source: The Times, Programme and Syllabus of Transmission to Schools, September 1927-July 1928, in: BBC Broadcast to Schools, Vol. 1 (BBC: London).

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "English Literature III: A Midsummer Night’s Dream". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70023 (Accessed 13 Nov 2024)