Fly Away Peter

Summary: Associated-Rediffusion production for ITV of the comedy Fly Away Peter by A. P. Dearsley.
Theatre play: Fly Away Peter by A. P. Dearsley [more information]
Play synopsis: A comedy set in a suburban, middle-class family. ‘The play introduces us to the Hapgoods, headed by Father Hapgood, his wife and four children and the friends and acquaintances who are apt to pop in at odd times. One of the sons yearns to go to Nigeria and make his fortune, a daughter falls in love with an admirer whose intentions appear more dishonourable than matrimonial. Each of the Hapgood children, in fact, tends to fly away from the domestic nest, but discover before it is too late that there is, after all, much to be said for a possessive mother and the sort of father one likes to boast about.' (The Scanner, ‘Comedy - Suburban and Rabelaisian’, Radio Times, 20 February 1948, p. 24)
Production history: Published by French in 1948. It was staged at St James’ Theatre, London in 1947, but it is not known if this was the premiere.
Date of transmission: Tuesday 30 June 1959
Time: 8.30pm
Channel: ITV
Production company: Associated-Rediffusion (1955-1964)

Director

Michael Currer-Briggs

Stage Manager

Robert Bell

Production Assistant

Pamela Bailey

Cast

Title: Fly Away Peter (Archive file)
Archive: BFI Reuben Library [more information]
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Reference: Special Collections, Associated-Rediffusion Television papers, file reference ART/484
Notes: File contains Programme as Telecast document and contracts.

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