When Stoppard began his career, British television and radio offered welcome venues and patronage for his writing. Over the years, the conditions of British radio have proved far more amenable to Stoppard’s talents and temperament than television’s have. The richly verbal quality of Stoppard’s drama has led to adaptations of a large portion of his theatrical oeuvre, and his frequent presence on both highbrow and mainstream stations testifies to his ability to balance artistic reputation and audience appeal.