Comment and Action
The sixth programme In this series is designed as an introduction to the performance of Shakespeare's historical plays-Richard 11 Henry IV (Parts 1 and 2), Henry V, Henry VI, and Richard III to be broadcast in the Third Programme in October
Shakespeare's
' THE LIFE AND DEATH
OF KING JOHN'
Selections from the play, with a commentary written by M. R. Ridley and spoken by Christopher Pemberton
Produced by Mary Hope Allen
With Carleton Hobbs as King John, and Howard Marion-Crawford -as Philip, the Bastard