Learning on ScreenEnchanted Island, The
- Synopsis
- Radio broadcast of Richard Henry Walthew’s (1872-1951) operetta in one act adapted for broadcasting and produced by performed by the BBC Theatre Orchestra, conductor John Ansell. Libretto by R. H. U. Bloor. Harman Grisewood narrates. The convoluted plot involving a magic ring is loosely based on The Tempest.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Radio
- Transmission details
- 7 Jul 1932 at 20:15 (Channel: BBC National Programme)
- Duration
- 45 mins
Credits
- Producer
- Gordon McConnel
- Writer
- R. H. U. Bloor
- Music
- Richard H. Walthew
- Contributor
- John Ansell
- Cast
Bernard Ansell Doctor Cosmo, Tutor Foster Richardson Don Pedrillo, a Pirate Chief Frank Titterton Count Fabian Harman Grisewood Narrator Olive Groves Inez
Additional Details
- Production type
- Operas and Musicals
- Plays
- Tempest, The
- Subjects
- Drama; Music
Notes
- Notes
- The British Library Sound Archive holds a copy with excerpts (finale) of a recording noted 27 June 1937.
- History
- Walthew’s operetta premiered at St. George’s Hallon 8 May 1900. A second broadcast of this production was transmitted on London Regional on 9/7/1932.
- Reviews
- THE ENCHANTED ISLAND is reviewed in The Era, 12 May 1900, p.11.
Source: BBC Programme Records 1929-1932, The Times
Production Company
- Name
BBC
- Notes
- The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Archive
- Name
British Library Sound Archive
- listening@bl.uk
- Web
- http://www.bl.uk/nsa External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7412 7676
- Fax
- 020 7412 7441
- Address
- 96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
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