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Anton Chekhov: 6 Full-Cast BBC Radio Productions
- Author
- Anton Chekhov
- Narrator
- various
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Publish Date
- 15 September 2022
- Run Time
- 12 hours 28 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
BBC radio productions of some of Anton Chekhov's finest plays
A master of Russian realism, Anton Chekhov is renowned for his meticulously observed plays and short stories exploring the human condition, in all its joys and sorrows. Included here are six of his best-known dramas, as well as Michael Frayn's adaptation of Wild Honey, drawn from an early, untitled Chekhov play; and one documentary exploring Chekhov's life and work.
Wild Honey - The acclaimed radio version of Michael Frayn's adaptation and Olivier Award-winning comedy, in which village teacher Platonov's youthful ambitions are rekindled when the seductive Sofya arrives. Ian McKellen stars as Platonov
The Seagull - Recorded on location in Russia, this much-praised version of Chekhov's classic set on a lakeside dacha features a star cast including Diana Quick, Alex Jennings, Robert Glenister and Helena Bonham-Carter.
Ivanov - 19th Century landowner Ivanov is in debt and depressed - can the love of a beautiful young woman rejuvenate him? Alec McCowan, Maurice Denham, Maxine Audley and Judi Dench star in this vintage production, adapted by John Gielgud.
The Cherry Orchard- Returning home from Paris, Madame Ranyevskaya and her daughter Anya discover that the family estate must be sold to cover their debts. Can they save their beloved cherry orchard? Starring Sinéad Cusack, Anna Massey, Patricia Routledge and Andrew Sachs.
Three Sisters - Stuck in provincial Russia, Olga, Masha and Irina dream of one day returning to Moscow. But life keeps getting in the way... Hattie Morahan, Scarlett Alice Johnson and Flora Spencer-Longhurst star in Chekhov's poignant meditation on love and longing.
Uncle Vanya - Life on a rural Russian estate is thrown into turmoil by the visit of the ailing Professor Serebryakov and his beautiful young wife Yelena. Anton Lesser stars as Serebryakov, with Lyndsey Marshal as Yelena and Neil Dudgeon as Vanya.
Great Lives - Matthew Parris, William Boyd and Chekhov biographer Donald Rayfield consider the Russian writer's claim to greatness.
First published 1887 (Ivanov), 1895 (The Seagull), 1898 (Uncle Vanya), 1900 (Three Sisters), 1904 (The Cherry Orchard), 1984 (Wild Honey)
Wild Honey © Michael Frayn 1984, 1985, 2016
Michael Frayn has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, to be identified as author of this work
All rights reserved
Cast and credits
Written by Anton Chekhov
Wild Honey translated and adapted by Michael Frayn
Cherry Orchard - Translated by Richard Cottrell
Uncle Vanya - Adapted by Christopher Hampton
Contents list
Wild Honey
The Seagull
Ivanov
The Cherry Orchard
Three Sisters
Uncle Vanya
Great Lives: Anton Chekhov
©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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Details
- Author
- Anton Chekhov
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 12 hours 28 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 September 2022
- ISBN
- 9781529187052
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Genre
- Humorous fiction, Historical fiction, Historical romance, Classic fiction: general and literary, Romance in uniform, Narrative theme: Sense of place
Synopsis
BBC radio productions of some of Anton Chekhov's finest playsA master of Russian realism, Anton Chekhov is renowned for his meticulously observed plays and short stories exploring the human condition, in all its joys and sorrows. Included here are six of his best-known dramas, as well as Michael Frayn's adaptation of Wild Honey, drawn from an early, untitled Chekhov play; and one documentary exploring Chekhov's life and work.Wild Honey - The acclaimed radio version of Michael Frayn's adaptation and Olivier Award-winning comedy, in which village teacher Platonov's youthful ambitions are rekindled when the seductive Sofya arrives. Ian McKellen stars as PlatonovThe Seagull - Recorded on location in Russia, this much-praised version of Chekhov's classic set on a lakeside dacha features a star cast including Diana Quick, Alex Jennings, Robert Glenister and Helena Bonham-Carter.Ivanov - 19th Century landowner Ivanov is in debt and depressed - can the love of a beautiful young woman rejuvenate him? Alec McCowan, Maurice Denham, Maxine Audley and Judi Dench star in this vintage production, adapted by John Gielgud.The Cherry Orchard- Returning home from Paris, Madame Ranyevskaya and her daughter Anya discover that the family estate must be sold to cover their debts. Can they save their beloved cherry orchard? Starring Sinéad Cusack, Anna Massey, Patricia Routledge and Andrew Sachs.Three Sisters - Stuck in provincial Russia, Olga, Masha and Irina dream of one day returning to Moscow. But life keeps getting in the way... Hattie Morahan, Scarlett Alice Johnson and Flora Spencer-Longhurst star in Chekhov's poignant meditation on love and longing.Uncle Vanya - Life on a rural Russian estate is thrown into turmoil by the visit of the ailing Professor Serebryakov and his beautiful young wife Yelena. Anton Lesser stars as Serebryakov, with Lyndsey Marshal as Yelena and Neil Dudgeon as Vanya.Great Lives - Matthew Parris, William Boyd and Chekhov biographer Donald Rayfield consider the Russian writer's claim to greatness.First published 1887 (Ivanov), 1895 (The Seagull), 1898 (Uncle Vanya), 1900 (Three Sisters), 1904 (The Cherry Orchard), 1984 (Wild Honey)Wild Honey © Michael Frayn 1984, 1985, 2016Michael Frayn has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, to be identified as author of this workAll rights reservedCast and creditsWritten by Anton ChekhovWild Honey translated and adapted by Michael FraynCherry Orchard - Translated by Richard CottrellUncle Vanya - Adapted by Christopher HamptonContents listWild HoneyThe SeagullIvanovThe Cherry OrchardThree SistersUncle VanyaGreat Lives: Anton Chekhov©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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