English Literature II: Henry V
- Alternative title
- Henry V
- Synopsis
- Schools radio broadcast. A dramatic reading of scenes from Henry V with Robert Harris in the title role.
- Series
- Schools
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 22 Sep 1936 at 14:30 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Availability
- No copy extant
Credits
- Producer
- George Dixon
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Cast
Robert Harris King Henry V
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Henry V
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- Part of a series of dramatic readings for schools devised to last no longer than 30 minutes and meant to be spoken by no more than 3 or 4 actors. As the programme notes specify, these readings were not intended to represent Shakespeare’s plays, "but to give pupils the opportunity of hearing Shakespeare well read" (Programme and Syllabus of Transmission to Schools, September 1930 to January 1931, in: BBC Broadcast to Schools, Vol. 10, BBC: London, p.33.)
- History
- First broadcast in the series English Literature II.
- Reviews
- Source: BBC Programme Records 1933-1935, Radio Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "English Literature II: Henry V". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70438 (Accessed 10 Nov 2024)