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Ruddigore

on BBC Two England

or The Witch's Curse An opera in two acts by w. S. GILBERT and ARTHUR SULLIVAN with the Ambrosian Opera Chorus and the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Alexander Faris
Bound by an ancient curse to commit a crime every day, Sir Despard Murgatroyd is greatly relieved when he learns that shy
Robin Oakapple is the true Lord of Ruddigore - and rightful victim of the curse. Robin has just won the love of etiquette-obsessed Rose, so he is none too happy to learn of his fate. However his foster brother Dick, who also has his eyes on Rose, is delighted.
Directed by BARRY GAVIN
Produced by JUDITH DE PAUL A BRENT WALKER production

Contributors

Unknown:
W. S. Gilbert
Unknown:
Arthur Sullivan
Conducted By:
Alexander Faris
Unknown:
Sir Despard Murgatroyd
Unknown:
Robin Oakapple
Directed By:
Barry Gavin
Produced By:
Judith de Paul
Produced By:
A Brent Walker
Sir Despard Murgatroyd:
Vincent Price
Robin Oakapple:
Keith Michell
Richard Dauntless:
John Treleaven
Sir Roderick:
Donald Adams
Old Adam:
Paul Hudson
Rose Maybud:
Sandra Dugdale
Mad Margaret:
Ann Howard
Dame Hannah:
Johanna Peters
Zorah:
Beryl Korman
Ruth:
Elise McDougall

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