World Drama | King Lear – Part 1

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.

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  • Type: Plays
  • Channel: BBC Radio 3
  • Duration: 01'20'17''
  • Broadcast date: 1974
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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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