On Approval

Summary: 1947 BBC live studio production of Frederick Lonsdale’s comedy On Approval.
Theatre play: On Approval by Frederick Lonsdale (1881-1954) [more information]
Play synopsis: Comedy. ‘Exacting and difficult Maria Wislack is a widow who decides to take Richard away to her Scottish island for a month’s trial "on approval" to see if they are compatible for possible marriage. The egotistical and difficult Duke of Bristol (Brook, who is friends with Richard) wangles it so he might be there as well. By chance, they meet Helen in Scotland (who is in love with the Duke) and circumstances makes all four of them stay on the island for the month. Due to the bad behaviour of Maria and the Duke, Helen and Richard decide not to marry either of them and they leave them stranded on the island. The Duke and Maria pretend to be romantically involved to make the other two jealous, but end up marrying each other instead’ (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Approval_%28play%29).
Production history: The play premiered at the Watford Palace Theatre, c. 1926.
Date of transmission: Sunday 29 June 1947
Time: 8.30-10.00pm
Channel: BBC Television
Production company: BBC

Producer

Playwright

Frederick Lonsdale (1881-1954)

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