The Gift

Summary: 1959 Associated-Rediffusion production for ITV of The Gift by Mary Lumsden.
Theatre play: The Gift by Mary Lumsden [more information]
Play synopsis: The plot hinges on a corneal transplant being carried out. Elizabeth is fiercely determined to bestow this precious gift on her sister Julie. Why would she make such an unusual sacrifice?
Production history: First staged at Edinburgh’s Lyceum Theatre in November 1952; also performed at London’s St Martin’s Theatre in January 1953.
Date of transmission: Friday 9 January 1959
Time: 9.00-10.00pm
Series: Television Playhouse
Channel: ITV
Production company: Associated-Rediffusion (1955-1964)

Director

Cyril Coke

Playwright

Mary Lumsden

Adapted for Television by

Miles Fleetwood

Set Designer

Fred Pusey

Cast

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