King Henry V
- Synopsis
- Radio version of Shakespeare’s play produced and adapted by Howard Rose. With Laurence Olivier in the title role. James Dale is the narrator.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 19 Apr 1942 at 15:30 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
- Duration
- 75 mins
- Availability
- No copy extant
Credits
- Producer
- Howard Rose
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Adaptor for Radio
- Howard Rose
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Henry V
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- According to the Radio Times programme notes, most of the choruses were retained for this adaptation and a narrator had been introduced to simplify the presentation.
- 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, "King Henry V". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70680 (Accessed 13 Dec 2024)