SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

Radio version of Shakespeare’s play adapted and produced for broadcasting in twelve scenes by Howard Rose. With Laurence Olivier as Leontes and Diana Wynyard as Hermione. The music is arranged and conducted by Robert Barclay Wilson and is played by the Small Orchestra with Rosalind Roswell and Margaret Godley as singers.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

13 Jan 1935 at 17:30 (Channel: BBC National Programme)

Duration

105 mins

Availability

No copy extant

Credits

Producer

Howard Rose

Writer

William Shakespeare

Contributor

Robert Barclay Wilson

Adaptor for Radio

Howard Rose

Cast

Laurence Olivier	Leontes, King of Sicily
Diana Wynyard	Hermione
Janet Taylor	Perdita
Gladys Young	Paulina
C. H. P. Hay	Autolycus
A. J. Denton	Young Shepherd (Clown)
A. J. Denton	Dion
Allan Wade	Mariner
Arthur Keane	Camillo
Billie Sinclair	Mopsa
Doris Blagrove	Dorcas
Eric Phillips	Cleomenes
Frederick Keen	Jailer
Frederick Sargent	Antigonus
Guy Spaull	Polixenes
H. R. Hignett	Time, as Chorus
H.O. Nicholson	Old Shepherd
Hubert Gregg	Florizel
Jack Clayton	Mamillius
Josephine Wilson	Emilia

Additional Details

Production type

Television and Radio Drama

Plays

Winter’s Tale, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History

Part of a loose series of Shakespeare adaptations broadcast on Sunday evenings on the BBC National Programme.

Textual information

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

Reviews

Source: BBC Programme Records 1933-1935, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)