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Drama on 3: King Lear

on BBC Radio 3

To mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, another chance to hear this classic radio production with Corin Redgrave in the title role. A tale of treachery and betrayal that traces the consequences of evil triumphing over truth, and of the vanity of old age, all set in motion when Lear banishes his favourite daughter, Cordelia, from court. With an introduction by Richard Eyre.
Music by Elizabeth Parker ; Director Cherry Cookson
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Contributors

Unknown:
Corin Redgrave
Unknown:
Richard Eyre.
Music By:
Elizabeth Parker
Director:
Cherry Cookson
Unknown:
Paul Scofield
Unknown:
Kenneth Branagh
King Lear:
Corin Redgrave
Duke of Kent:
David Troughton
Duke of Gloucester:
John Carlisle
Goneril:
Geraldlne James
Regan:
Kika Markham
Cordelia:
Justine Waddell
Edmund:
William Houston
Edgar:
Robert Glenister
Duke of Albany:
John Rowe
Duke of Cornwall:
Clive Francis
Fool:
Paul Copley
Oswald:
Struan Rodger
King of France:
Sean Baker
Old Man:
Gavin Muir
Gentleman:
Gavin Muir

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