SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Schools radio broadcast adapted from material supplied by Douglas R. Allan. In the first part of this 2-part programme, the producer and some of the cast
discuss how Shylock should be played. The second episode consists of a dramatic reading of the trial scene. With Ernest Jay as Shylock and Mary O’Farrell as Portia.

Series

Schools

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

9 Mar 1943 at 14:35 (Channel: BBC Home Service)

Duration

80 (total)

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

Douglas Allan

Cast

Ernest Jay	Shylock
Hedley Goodall	Bassanio
Mary O’Farrell	Portia
Wilfrid Babbage	Balthazar

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Merchant of Venice, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

acting; schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

Transmitted in two 40-minute episodes in the BBC ‘Schools’ slot.Two-part series. Part 1: 9/3/1943; Part 2: 16/3/1943.

Textual information

A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)