Sir Thomas More: A Tribute to the Memory of a Brave Man

Synopsis
Radio adaptation written by D. G. Brodson and produced by Laurence Gilliam. The play comprises three sequences ('The Trial’, ‘The Dream’, ‘The End’) and an epilogue. The cast includes Lewis Casson in the title role, Carleton Hobbs as Cromwell and Harcourt Williams as Erasmus.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
6 Jul 1935 at 20:30 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
Duration
60 mins
Availability
No recording extant

Credits

Producer
Laurence Gilliam
Writer
D. G. Bridson
Cast
Andrew Churchman 
Carleton HobbsCromwell
Charles Mason 
Charles Maunsell 
Charles Sanders 
Douglas Ross 
Gladys Young 
Graveley EdwardsHenry VIII
Harcourt WilliamsErasmus
Joan Matheson 
Leo Genn 
Lewis CassonSir Thomas More
Myrtle RichardsonMargaret Roper
Patric Curwen 
Peter Ridgeway 
Philip Wade 
Susan Richards 
V.C. Clinton-BaddeleyWolsey

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Reviews
Source: The Times, BBC Programme Records 1933-1935

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Sir Thomas More: A Tribute to the Memory of a Brave Man". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70337 (Accessed 20 Sep 2024)