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.
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.