Shakespeare’s London
- Synopsis
- First of a four-part radio series, written and presented by Charles Chilton, examining four centuries of London life through music and literature of times. In this portrait, "Chilton describes the city and the life of its inhabitants, their work and their leisure - music, dancing, bull and bear-baiting, and, of course, the theatre" (London Calling). With Valerie Colgan, Powell Jones, Stephen Thorne as readers. Singers are Pat Whitmore, Charles Young and Denis Gomm plays the harpsichord. The Charles Young choir and the London Players are directed by Denis Nesbitt.
- Series
- Chilton on London
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 4 May 1981 at 01:00 (Channel: BBC World Service)
- Duration
- 60 mins
- Availability
- Unknown
Credits
- Writer
- Charles Chilton
- Contributor
- Charles Chilton; Denis Nesbitt; Powell Jones; Stephen Thorne (2); Valerie Colgan
- Cast
Charles Young Pat Whitmore
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Keywords
- London; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); theatre
Notes
- Notes
- Transmission time is GMT.
- Reviews
- Source: London Calling, May 1981
Production Company
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Shakespeare’s London". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av71773 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)