Hobson’s Choice [scenes]

Summary: 1967 Rediffusion presentation of scenes from Hobson’s Choice by Harold Brighouse for ITV’s Drama for Sixth forms season titled Conflict, introduced by John Gielgud.
Theatre play: Hobson’s Choice by Harold Brighouse (1882-1958) [more information]
Play synopsis: Comedy. ‘The story is set in Salford in 1880. It bears many resemblances to the stories of Cinderella and King Lear: Deceased mother; three daughters, two of whom are pretty and frivolous, the third of whom is smart and hardworking; a fairy godmother (Mrs Hepworth)' (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobson%27s_Choice_%28play%29).
Production history: 'The first production was at the Princess Theatre in New York. It then transferred to London on 24 June 1916 at the Apollo Theatre, before moving to the Prince of Wales Theatre on 20 November 1916’ (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobson%27s_Choice_%28play%29).
Date of transmission: Friday 10 February 1967
Time: 2.35-3.00pm
Series: Schools
Channel: ITV
Production company: Rediffusion (1964-68)