Desdemona

Synopsis
Subtitled ‘An extension of the story of ‘Othello’ set in modern times’, this radio play by Robert Phillips focuses on the Othello-Desdemona-Iago relationship and places it in a 20th century setting. The story begins where Shakespeare’s ends with the difference that Desdemona does not die after Othello’s attempt to kill her.
Series
Writing for Radio
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Transmission details
26 Apr 1957 at 22:15 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
Duration
45 mins
Availability
Unknown

Credits

Producer
Douglas Cleverdon
Writer
Robert Phillips
Cast
Robert Adams (2)Otto (Othello)
Maxine AudleyDesdemona (Desdemona)
Timothy BatesonIgor (Iago)

Additional Details

Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Historical period
1950s
Plays
Othello
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

History
First of a series of features written specifically for broadcasting by writers new to the medium.
Reviews
Source: Radio Times

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Desdemona". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71116 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)