Drama on 3

Swan Song, by Anton Chekhov

Sunday 6 April 2008 20:00-20:20 (Radio 3)

By Anton Chekhov and translated by Michael Frayn.

As a tribute to the late Paul Scofield, another opportunity to hear his noted performance in this 2006 production.

Following his final performance in a dingy provincial theatre, an elderly Russian actor confronts his ghosts. Did he ever really have 'talent'?

Duration:

20 minutes

Playlist:

The actor ...... Paul Scofield
The prompter ...... Alec McCowen

Directed by Martin Jenkins.

Drama on 3

Episode and Playlist Information

• 20 Apr 08 Mark Ravenhill
• 13 Apr 08 The Country Wife
• 6 Apr 08 Rudolpho's Zest
• 6 Apr 08 Swan Song
• 30 Mar 08 A Long Way from Home
• 23 Mar 08 Cyrano de Bergerac
• 16 Mar 08 Tennessee Williams