Tempest, The
- Synopsis
- Radio version of Shakespeare’s late play adapted and produced for radio by Raymond Raikes. With Peter Ustinov as Caliban, Leon Quartermaine as Prospero and Marjorie Westbury as Ariel. Music composed and conducted by John Hotchkis.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Recording date
- 24 Feb 1952
- Transmission details
- 27 Feb 1952 at 20:00 (Channel: BBC Home Service)
- Duration
- 135 (incl. interval)
- 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
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- General
- Rehearsals: 20/2/1952-24/2/1952
- History
- Broadcast in two parts with a 15-minute break for the news at 9 pm.
- Textual information
- A script of this programme is held in the Shakespeare Collection of the Birmingham Central Library.
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Tempest, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71199 (Accessed 05 Dec 2024)