Basinful of the Briny

Summary: 1961 BBC production of Basinful of the Briny, a new farce by Leslie Sands, presented in the Brian Rix Presents strand.
Theatre play: A Basinful of the Briny: Another Spot of Fun Beside the Sea by Leslie Sands (1921-2001) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'A basinful of mishaps and misunderstandings occur in the second of Leslie Sands’ "Seaside Trilogy". When Mr and Mrs Pepper return to the Seaview Guest House to celebrate their first anniversary, not only do they once again encounter the dragonish proprietress Mrs Austin, but are surprised by the unexpected arrival of their interfering in-laws and are driven to distraction and separation by the glamorous Miss Windermere. Together, this unlikely gathering stumble across a couple of small-time crooks and set out to foil their dastardly capers and win the day. An anniversary for Mr and Mrs Pepper to remember - and a play the audience will not easily forget!' Source: http://www.josef-weinberger.com/plays-and-pantomime/play/basinful-of-the-briny-a.html.
Production history: Published by the English Theatre Guild in 1960. Details of the first stage performance remain elusive.
Date of transmission: Sunday 6 August 1961
Time: 8.00-9.25pm
Series: Brian Rix Presents; Sunday-Night Play
Channel: BBC Television
Production company: BBC

Director

Darcy Conyers

Television Presentation by

Mary Evans

Playwright

Leslie Sands (1921-2001)

Sets / Settings

Stanley Moore

Cast

Title: Basinful of the Briny (BBC, 1961)
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