The Tragedy of King Lear
King Lear
A radio production of Shakespeare's play King Lear, co-produced by the Renaissance Theatre Company and BBC Radio 3. This was produced in celebration of John Gielgud’s 90th birthday and uses the full folio text of the play.
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World Drama | King Lear - Part 2
The second part of a radio adaptation of the play King Lear, produced by John Tydeman. The special effects were performed by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Alec Guinness plays Lear for the first time.
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World Drama | King Lear
The first part of a radio adaptation of the play King Lear, produced by John Tydeman. The special effects were performed by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Alec Guinness plays Lear for the first time.