The Way of the World [scenes]

Summary: 1967 Rediffusion presentation of scenes from The Way of the World by William Congreve for ITV’s Drama for Sixth forms season titled Conflict, introduced by John Gielgud.
Theatre play: The Way of the World by William Congreve [more information]
Play synopsis: 'The play is based around the two lovers, Mirabell and Millamant [...]. In order for the two to get married and receive Millamant’s full dowry, Mirabell must receive the blessing of Millamant’s aunt, Lady Wishfort. Unfortunately, she is a very bitter lady, who despises Mirabell and wants her own nephew, Sir Wilfull, to wed Millamant.' Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_of_the_World.
Production history: Premiered in 1700 in the theatre in Lincoln’s Inn Fields in London.
Date of transmission: Friday 31 March 1967
Time: 2.35-3.00pm
Series: Schools
Channel: ITV
Production company: Rediffusion (1964-68)