The Square Ring

Summary: 1959 Associated-Rediffusion production for ITV of the boxing drama The Square Ring by Ralph W. Peterson.
Theatre play: The Square Ring by Ralph W. Peterson (1921-1996) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'Docker Starkie, a famous boxer, is making his comeback tonight against everybody’s advice - including his wife’s. Will he be successful? Despite their own problems, this is the main subject of discussion for the five fighters who are waiting for their turn to enter the square ring’ (TV Times, 29 May 1959, p. 29).
Production history: Peterson adapted his radio serial Come Out Fighting for the stage, with the title The Square Ring, staged in 1951. This was adapted for film in 1953. Peterson later turned it into a novel, published in London in 1954.
Date of transmission: Tuesday 2 June 1959
Time: 8.30-10.00pm
Series: Play of the Week
Channel: ITV
Production company: Associated-Rediffusion (1955-1964)

Director

Bill Hitchcock

Playwright

Ralph W. Peterson (1921-1996)

Adapted for Television by

Jessica Morton

Designer

John Clements (1910-1988)

Cast

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