Off the Syllabus: Twelfth Night

Synopsis
BBC schools broadcast. Scenes from Shakespeare’s comedy were chosen and adapted for radio by Jo Manton.
Series
For the Schools
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
2 Mar 1948 at 11:40 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
Duration
20 mins
Availability
No copy extant

Credits

Adaptor for Radio
Jo Manton

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Plays
Twelfth Night
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
schools; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes
A BBC recording
History
The schools production was broadcast in three parts on BBC Home Service. The other two 20-minute parts were broadcast on 9/3/1948 and 16/3/1948. The same time slot was kept throughout.
Textual information
A written transcript of the production is held at the Birmingham Central Library as part of their Shakespeare Collection.

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Off the Syllabus: Twelfth Night". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av70904 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)