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Harry Welchman in 'TOM JONES'

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A Comic Opera in Three Acts
The broadcasting version founded upon the libretto by A. M. Thomp son and Robert Courtneidge and the novel by Henry Fielding
Lyrics by Charles H. Taylor
Music by Edward German
Characters in the order of their appearance
(By permission of the management of His Majesty's Theatre)
(Sophia's songs will be sung by Nan Maryska )
Chorus of Huntsmen, Farmers and their Wives, Dairymaids, Courtiers, and Ladies of Quality
Act 1. The Lawn at Squire Western's
Act 2
Scene 1. On the Road to Upton Scene 2. The Inn at Upton
Act 3. Ranelagh Gardens
The BBC Revue Chorus and the BBC Theatre Orchestra
Conducted by Stanford Robinson
Adaptation and production by Gordon McConnel , with the technical assistance of Rex Haworth
'Tom Jones ' was broadcast in the Regional programme last night

Contributors

Unknown:
A. M. Thomp
Unknown:
Robert Courtneidge
Novel By:
Henry Fielding
Unknown:
Charles H. Taylor
Music By:
Edward German
Sung By:
Nan Maryska
Conducted By:
Stanford Robinson
Production By:
Gordon McConnel
Unknown:
Rex Haworth
Unknown:
Tom Jones
Squire Western:
Lawrence Baskcomb
Mr Allworthy (a West Country magistrate):
A Scott-Gatty
Gregory (a servant):
Fred Yule
Sophia (Squire Western's daughter):
Thelma Sheehan
Tom Jones (a foundling):
Harry Welchman
Blifil (Mr All worthy's nephew):
Anthony Spurgin
Honour (maid to Sophia):
Sybil Evers
Benjamin Partridge (an ex-school-master):
Bernard Ansell
Lady Bellaston:
Marcella Salzer

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