Strife, Part 1

Summary: 1960 BBC schools production of Strife by John Galsworthy, given in three parts. Parts 1 and 3 survive in the BBC archives; part 2 is lost.
Theatre play: Strife by John Galsworthy (1867-1933) [more information]
Play synopsis: 'The strike at the Trenartha Tin Plate Works had lasted so long without any sign of a settlement that the directors had begun to fear for their dividends. They had all gathered at the Underwood home at the request of the workers, and at first there was some talk of compromise. Facing them, however, was the stern figure of the chairman of the board, seventy-five-year-old John Anthony, who refused to consider any plan for compromise. [...] The other directors were a little uneasy under his stern refusal. In his report Underwood, the plant manager, had made no attempt to disguise the terrible suffering of the striking workers and their families. The directors were also aware that if the strike lasted much longer their stockholders would begin to protest strongly.' Source: http://www.enotes.com/topics/strife.
Production history: Dated to 1909.
Date of transmission: Tuesday 26 January 1960
Time: 2.05-2.35pm
Series: Schools
Channel: BBC Television
Production company: BBC

Producer

Ronald Eyre

Playwright

John Galsworthy (1867-1933)

Designer

Gordon Roland

Cast

Title: Strife (BBC, 1960)
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