A Bequest to the Nation

A Bequest to the Nation is a 1970 play by Terence Rattigan, based on his 1966 television play Nelson (full title - Nelson - A Portrait in Miniature). It recounts the events surrounding Horatio Nelson, his mistress Emma Hamilton, and his wife Frances Nisbet in the events immediately before, during and after the Battle of Trafalgar. It also includes various other historical characters such as Thomas Hardy and William Nelson. The title refers to Nelson leaving Emma and their child Horatia to the nation on his death.

Productions

Stage

The play was first performed at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket on September 23, 1970. The director was Peter Glenville and Nelson was played by Ian Holm^[1].

Television and film

Main article: Bequest to the Nation (film)

In 1973, a film version was produced, with Glenda Jackson as Lady Hamilton, Peter Finch as Nelson and Margaret Leighton as Frances. Anthony Quayle played Lord Minto.

Radio

For the Trafalgar 200 commemorations in 2005, BBC Radio 4 broadcast a radio version on 16 October that year, with Janet McTeer as Emma, Kenneth Branagh as Nelson and Amanda Root as Frances. John Shrapnel played Lord Minto.

References

1. ^ The Collected Plays of Terence Rattigan, Vol. 4, Hamish Hamilton, London, 1978 ISBN 0-241-89996-6

External links

• A Bequest to the Nation (1973 film) on IMDB
• Radio 4 production (2005)

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