Music and Shakespeare
- Synopsis
- Third of three weekly programmes on words and music from Shakespeare’s plays devised and produced by Alan Owen, starring Barry Foster. This episode focuses on Hamlet, Henry IV Part 2 and King Lear
The BBC Concert Orchestra is conducted by Ashley Lawrence. - Series
- Music and Shakespeare
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 9 May 1972 at 09:45 (Channel: BBC Radio 3)
- Duration
- 60 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Producer
- Alan Owen
- Writer
- William Shakespeare
- Contributor
- Ashley Lawrence
- Cast
Barry Foster
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Hamlet; Henry VI part 2; King Lear
- Subjects
- Drama; Music
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Notes
- Reviews
- Source: The Times, Radio Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Music and Shakespeare". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71458 (Accessed 04 Nov 2025)