King Oedipus (Original title)
Date: 24 November 1972 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: Alan Bridges
Synopsis: Production of the classic Greek play by Sophocles, given a modern interpretation and set in modern times.
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TV Transmissions
Date: 24 November 1972Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:25-22:40Slot duration: 75 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1972-11-24BFI identifier: C-833944
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status (servicing required)
Date: 24 November 1972 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: Alan Bridges
Synopsis: Production of the classic Greek play by Sophocles, given a modern interpretation and set in modern times.
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 24 November 1972Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:25-22:40Slot duration: 75 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Credits
(8)
Production Company: BBC, Producer: Cedric Messina, Script Editor: Nicholas Lom, Author of the Original Work: Sophocles, Designer: Tony Abbott, Costumes: Betty Aldiss, Music: Herbert Chappell
Cast
(21)
Ian Holm (Oedipus), Sheila Allen (Jocasta), Alan Webb (Teiresias), Anthony Bate (Creon), Sydney Tafler (Prime Minister), George Coulouris (Shepherd), Alfred Hoffman (Archbishop), Peter Elliott, Edward Kelsey, Andreas Markos (Priest), Alan Rowe (Ambassador from Corinth), Paul Alexis, Ahmed Khali, Philip Ryan (Soldier), Patricia Moore (Lady Secretary), Lionel Ngakane (Cabinet Secretary), Colin Rix (Naval Officer), Ana Leah (Antigone), Andrew Dowling (Eteocles), Michelle Foster (Ismene), Adrian Cox (Polynices)Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteTX date: 1972-11-24BFI identifier: C-833944
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status (servicing required)