SHAKESPEARE

Synopsis

13-part weekly radio series on music inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. Each episode focuses on a different play and is introduced by a different presenter (see below). Where an edition of London Calling was not available, the episode information is left blank.
1 - 1/10/1945: no further credit information given
2 - 8/10/1945
3 - 15/10/1945: The Tempest presented by Alec Robertson
4 - 22/10/1945: The Tempest presented by Alec Robertson
5 - 29/10/1945: Othello presented by Scott Goddard
6 - 5/11/1945: As You Like It presented by Alec Rowley
7 - 12/11/1945: Macbeth presented by Scott Goddard
8 - 19/11/1945:
9 - 26/11/1945: Falstaff - Part 2 (Henry IV and Merry Wives of Windsor) presented by Hubert Foss
10 - 3/12/1945: Henry V presented by Dallas Bower
11 - 10/12/1945: A Midsummer Night’s Dream presented by Steuart Wilson
12 - 17/12/1945
13 - 24/12/1945: Henry VIII by Scott Goddard

Series

Music from Shakespeare

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Radio

Transmission details

1 Oct 1945 at 15:35 (Channel: BBC World Service)

Duration

25 (ind. episodes)

Availability

Unknown

Credits

Contributor

Alec Robertson; Alec Rowley; Dallas Bower; Hubert Foss; Scott Goddard; Steuart Wilson

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

As You Like It; Henry IV Part 1; Henry IV Part 2; Henry V; Henry VIII; Macbeth; Merry Wives of Windsor, The; Midsummer Night’s Dream, A; Othello; Tempest, The

Subjects

Drama; Music

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); musical adaptations

Notes

History

Transmitted on the Eastern Service.

Reviews

Source: London Calling

Production Company

Name

BBC World Service