Edward, My Son

Summary: BBC production of Edward, My Son, featuring John Clements (who had also played the role of Arnold Holt on the London stage), in his first live appearance in a television play (Radio Times, 21 June 1957, p. 10).
Theatre play: Edward, My Son by Robert Morley (1908-1992) and Noel Langley [more information]
Play synopsis: A family drama in which the tycoon Arnold Holt goes to extraordinary lengths to protect and promote his son Edward, who we are led to believe (for he is never seen) is a drunk and a cheat. Arnold’s obsessive love for his son leads him to destroy even his romantic attachment with his secretary Eileen, for fear of any scandal arising.
Production history: Premiered at His Majesty’s Theatre, London in 1947.
Date of transmission: Sunday 23 June 1957
Time: 8.00pm
Series: Sunday-Night Theatre; Henry Sherek Presents
Channel: BBC Television
Production company: BBC

Producer

John Jacobs

Playwright

Noel Langley

Playwright

Robert Morley (1908-1992)

Adaptor of Script

Eric Crozier (1914-1994)

Designer

Roy Oxley

Cast

Title: Edward, My Son (Audience Research Report)
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Reference: Report reference VR/57/350, held in file R9/7/28

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