In Belmont is a Lady

Alternative title
A Romantic Chronicle from Shakespeare’s ‘The Merchant of Venice’
Synopsis
Radio broadcast. Scenes from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice are arranged and produced by Peter Creswell. Starring Fay Compton as Portia, Malcolm Keen as Shylock and other members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company. The music is composed by Richard Hall.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
26 Jan 1941 at 15:30 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
Duration
75 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Producer
Peter Creswell
Writer
William Shakespeare
Music
Richard Hall
Adaptor for Radio
Peter Creswell
Cast
Malcolm KeenShylock
Fay ComptonPortia

Additional Details

Theatre company
BBC Drama Repertory Company
Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Merchant of Venice, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Textual information
A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.
Reviews
Source: The Times, Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "In Belmont is a Lady". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70606 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)