Macbeth in the Studio
- Synopsis
- Schools radio broadcast. The 2-part programme in the series Good Writing is introduced by Douglas R. Alkin. The producer and the actors discuss the theme and characters of the play. The second episode features a dramatic reading from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, focusing on the murder of Duncan.
- Series
- For the Schools: Good Writing
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 7 Oct 1941 at 14:35 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
- Duration
- 40 (per episode)
- Availability
- No copy extant
Credits
- Producer
- Douglas Allen
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Contributor
- Douglas R. Alkin
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Macbeth
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- History
- Two-part series. Part 1: 7/10/1941; Part 2: 14/10/194. The same series was broadcast on the Home Service on 23/11/1943 and 30/11/1943 respectively. The Radio Times listings credits Douglas Allen as producer for this production.
- Textual information
- A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.
- Reviews
- Source: Times, Radio Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Macbeth in the Studio". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70232 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)