On Approval

Summary: 1957 Associated Television production for ITV of On Approval by Frederick Lonsdale.
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: Thursday 1 August 1957
Time: 9.15-10.15pm
Series: Television Playhouse
Channel: ITV
Production company: Associated Television (ATV, 1955-1982)