The Linden Tree

Summary: 1949 BBC live studio production of J. B. Priestley’s drama The Linden Tree.
Theatre play: The Linden Tree by J. B. Priestley (1894-1984) [more information]
Play synopsis: It is Professor Linden’s 65th birthday. His family, who have gathered to celebrate, urge him to retire. But he feels that he still has much to give. Despite pressure from the family and the university’s Vice-Chancellor he decides to stay on at his post teaching history. All his family, save one daughter, prove themselves to have given up on life in one way or another but he and she remain optimistic.
Production history: Dated to 1947.
Date of transmission: Tuesday 22 February 1949
Time: 8.30-10.10pm
Channel: BBC Television
Production company: BBC

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J. B. Priestley (1894-1984)

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