Synopsis

Radio version of Shakespeare’s play produced for broadcasting by Joyce Tremayne in collaboration with R. E. Jeffrey. With Mcintodh Mowatt as Duke. Ruby Mailer from the Quintette sings ‘Who is Sylvia?'. The music is played by the Wireless Orchestra.

Series

Literary Night

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

4 Apr 1924 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC)

Duration

120 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Producer

Joyce Tremayne; R. E. Jeffrey

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

Ruby Mailer

Cast

R. E. Jeffrey	Valentine
G. R. Harvey	Proteus
Joyce Tremayne	Silvia
Daisy Moncur	Julia
R. G. McCallum	Launce
D. S. Rait	Antonio
E. R. R. Linklater	Speed
Elma Reid	Lucetta
Flossie Tavaner	Host
McIntosh Mowatt	Duke of Milan
W. D. Simpson	Thurio

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Two Gentlemen of Verona, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Broadcast from Aberdeen Station (2BD).
Minor characters were doubled by the actors credited.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)