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 Audley Desdemona (Desdemona) Timothy Bateson Igor (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)