Henry the Eighth
- Alternative title
- Henry VIII
- Synopsis
- Radio version of Shakespeare’s play adapted for radio by Clemence Dane (pseudonym for English novelist Winifred Ashton) and produced by Peter Watts and Audrey Cameron. The all-star cast includes Sybil Thorndike as Katherine, Ralph Richardson as Wolsey and Laurence Olivier as Porter. With music composed by Henry VIII and arranged by Alan Paul. The Boyd Neel Orchestra is conducted by John Hollingsworth.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 14 Jun 1954 at 21:15 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
- Duration
- 95 mins
Credits
- Producer
- Audrey Cameron; Peter Watts
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- King of England Henry VIII
- Contributor
- Alan Paul; John Hollingsworth
- Adaptor for Radio
- Clemence Dane
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Henry VIII
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- History
- Broadcast as a tribute to Sybil Thorndike on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in the theatre.
- Stills
- A photograph showing Olivier, Scofield and Donat rehearsing in front of the microphone can be found in Val Gielgud’s British Radio Drama 1922-1956 (London: Harrap, 1957), plate 65.
- Reviews
- Source: The Times, Radio Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Henry the Eighth". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70826 (Accessed 11 Dec 2024)