Conscience of the King, The
- Synopsis
- Radio play written and produced by Terence Tiller. Listed as a ‘Study of the Fool in King Lear’, the programme begins with a ‘fade up’ on an excited group of radio actors in a BBC studio about to perform a radio recording of King Lear. The argument on how best to play Lear’s fool (is he a fool or a clown) is interrupted by the appearance of Shakespeare (Ian Catford), who is then quizzed on the importance of the Fool and folly in the play.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 7 May 1952
- Transmission details
- 5 May 1952 at 19:30 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
- Duration
- 75 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Producer
- Terence Tiller
- Writer
- Terence Tiller
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- King Lear
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- fools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- Rehearsals: 5/5/1952-7/5/1952
- Textual information
- A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.
- Reviews
- Source: Radio Times, The Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Conscience of the King, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70819 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)