My Own Shakespeare
Radio Drama at 90 Julius Caesar
Feb 16, 2013
Harriet Walter and Jenny Jules, performers from Phyllida Lloyd's all-female Donmar Warehouse production, discuss the first radio drama scene from Julius Caesar broadcast 90 years ago. They explore themes of resisting corruption, asserting authority, heated arguments, loyalty, anger, grief, and reconciliation.
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- The first-ever radio drama was a scene from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, marking the beginning of a new era for radio entertainment.
- Harriet Walter and Jenny Jules discuss the complex relationship between the characters of Cassius and Brutus, highlighting the clash over matters of loyalty and political strategy in the quarrel scene.
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The Birth of BBC Radio Drama
In 1923, the BBC aired the first-ever radio drama, featuring a scene from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. The scene involved Robert Atkins as Cassius and Basil Gill as Brutus. The drama was directed by Cecil Lewis, who was one of the key figures responsible for starting the BBC. This marked the beginning of a new era for radio entertainment.
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