Pericles, Prince of Tyre
- Synopsis
- Radio version of Shakespeare’s play adapted and produced by Raymond Raikes. With Michael Hordern in the title role, Diana Maddox as Marina and Cyril Shaps as Gower. The music is composed and conducted by John Hotchkis.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 12 Feb 1953
- Transmission details
- 13 Feb 1953 at 18:00 (Channel: BBC Third Programme)
- Duration
- 110 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Producer
- Raymond Raikes
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Music
- John Hotchkis
- Adaptor for Radio
- Raymond Raikes
- Cast
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Pericles, Prince of Tyre
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Notes
- A BBC recording
- General
- Rehearsals: 9/2/1953-12/2/1953
- History
- Second in a series of three seldom-performed Shakespeare plays that the BBC produced for broadcasting in 1953. See separate entries for Timon of Athens (18/1/1953) and Titus Andronicus (15/3/1953).
- 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, "Pericles, Prince of Tyre". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70896 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)