Because the Scenery is Better
- Synopsis
- Television programme exploring the way actors, writers and producers create BBC radio drama. Includes ‘the making of’ scenes from various adaptations, such as the 1977 BBC Radio 3 production of ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA starring Sian Philllips and Robert Stephens (see separate entry), and interviews with John Tydeman (drama director), and playwright Tom Stoppard.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Television
- Transmission details
- 7 Jan 1989 at 18:30 (Channel: BBC2)
- Duration
- 50 mins
Credits
- Director
- Robert Clamp
- Producer
- Robert Clamp
- Editor
- Roland Tongue
- Adaptor for Radio
- John Tydeman; Tom Stoppard
- Cast
Robert Stephens Mark Antony Sian Phillips Cleopatra
Additional Details
- Production type
- Documentary/Educational/News
- Plays
- Antony and Cleopatra
- Subjects
- Drama
- Keywords
- radio drama; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
- Related items
- Antony and Cleopatra
Notes
- Reviews
- Source: Radio Times, BBC Motion Gallery Archive
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Because the Scenery is Better". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av72652 (Accessed 25 Nov 2024)