King Lear On Boxing Day


Read by Francine Stock

On Boxing Day 1606, the entertainment offered to King James I and his guests at Whitehall Palace was a brand-new play by William Shakespeare - King Lear. This special program brings to life every aspect of the opening night 400 years ago.

Hosted by Francine Stock, the show features a studio full of guests, including actors Fiona Shaw and Oliver Ford Davis, along with scholars Jonathan Bate, Richard Dutton, Brett Dolman, and Tiffany Stern. Food historian Ivan Day and musicians Passamezzo also contribute, alongside distinguished voices from the BBC Archives.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

Chapters

KING LEAR ON BOXING DAY 1:30:01