Edric Connor

Synopsis
Documentary profile of Edric Connor, who came to England in 1944 and took a job with the World Service. In 1958, he became the first black actor to appear with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Series
Black Firsts
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television
Transmission details
16 Aug 1998 at 19:50 (Channel: BBC2)
Duration
9 mins

Additional Details

Production type
Documentary/Educational/News
Subjects
Shakespeare
Keywords
Black actors

Online Availability

Online format
Streamed

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

BoB

Email
bob@learningonscreen.ac.uk
Web
https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ondemand External site opens in new window
Phone
020 3743 2345
Address
Learning on Screen - the British Universities and Colleges Film and Video Council
330 Holborn Gate
1st Floor, Suite 120
London
WC1V 7QH
Notes
Formerly a service from BUFVC, British Universities Film & Video Council

How to cite this record

Shakespeare, "Edric Connor". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av80199 (Accessed 10 May 2025)