The Calendar

Summary: 1957 BBC Television production of Edgar Wallace’s play The Calendar. Glai
Theatre play: The Calendar by Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) [more information]
Play synopsis: This play takes its name from the racing calendar. It is set in the luxurious world of racehorse-owners, Ascot and country houses in 1929 - since when (and this is important for the argument) the Jockey Club Rules have been altered considerably. The play focuses on the two loves of Garry Anson’s life: horses and his feelings for Lady Panniford.
Production history: Premiered at Wyndham’s Theatre on 18 September 1929.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Wallace#Plays informs us that Wallace published a novel of the same name in 1930.
Date of transmission: Sunday 29 September 1957
Time: 8.00-9.30pm
Channel: BBC Television
Production company: BBC

Producer

Gerard Glaister

Playwright

Edgar Wallace (1875-1932)

Designer

Stephen Bundy

Cast

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