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The Realm of Joy

Gilbert Without Sullivan Series 2
Episode 5 of 5

A West End play causes such a scandal, that respectable Victorian theatre-goers can't keep away. Stars Tim Hudson. From 2005.

A West End play causes such a scandal, that respectable Victorian theatre-goers can't keep away.

Jonathan Coy stars as WS Gilbert in the last of a series of his short stories.

Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

WS Gilbert 鈥�. Jonathan Coy
Jellybag 鈥�. Alexander Delamere
Quisby 鈥�. Jeffrey Harmer
Edgar 鈥�. Tim Hudson
Henrietta 鈥�. Jilly Bond
Joseph 鈥�. Stephen Hogan
Hebe 鈥�. Bella Merlin
Mrs. Spiff 鈥�. Charlotte West-Oram

Playwright and humourist, Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) is best known for his comic opera collaborations with Sir Arthur Sullivan, which first captivated audiences across the English-speaking world in the late 19th century.

Director: Jenny Stephens

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in January 2005.

30 minutes

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