The Lark

Summary: 1962 Granada Television production of Jean Anouilh’s The Lark, a play about the life and trial of Joan of Arc.
Theatre play: The Lark [L’Alouette] by Jean Anouilh (1910-1987) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'The play covers the trial, condemnation, and execution of Joan [of Arc], but has a highly unusual ending. Joan remembers important events in her life as she is being questioned, and is subsequently condemned to death. However, Cauchon realizes, just as Joan is burning at the stake, that in her judges’ hurry to condemn her, they have not allowed her to re-live the coronation of Charles VII of France. The fire is therefore extinguished, and Joan is given a reprieve. The actual end of the story is left in question, but Cauchon proclaims it a victory for Joan’ (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lark).
Production history: Dated to 1952/53 online (further clarification necessary).
Date of transmission: Tuesday 28 August 1962
Time: 9.15-10.45pm
Series: Play of the Week
Channel: ITV
Production company: Granada Television (1956-)

Director

Playwright

Jean Anouilh (1910-1987)

Cast

Title: TV Times, 24 August 1962 (Magazine)
Linking notes: illustrated article, ‘A New Look at St Joan’, p. 12; listing, p. 23

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