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Enchanted Island, The

Synopsis
Radio broadcast of Richard Henry Walthew’s (1872-1951) operetta in one act performed by the Wireless Orchestra, conductor John Ansell. Libretto by R. H. U. Bloor. John Watts narrates. The convoluted plot involving a magic ring is loosely based on The Tempest.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Radio
Notes
The British Library Sound Archive holds a copy with excerpts (finale) of a recording noted 27 June 1937, but this does not match the Radio Times entries.
Subjects
Drama; Music

Credits

Producer
Gordon McConnel
Writer
R. H. U. Bloor
Music
Richard H. Walthew
Contributor
John Ansell
Cast
Andrew Churchman 
Bernard Ansell 
Foster Richardson 
John Watts 
Juanita 
Stanley Vilven 
Vivienne Chatterton 

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Archive

Name

British Library Sound Archive

Email
listening@bl.uk
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Fax
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Address
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