Confectioner Cyril Foster harbours dark secrets from his past, until he's offered a most unlikely escape...

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

Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

WS Gilbert …. Jonathan Coy
Cyril Foster …. Ian Brooker
The Fairy …. Sara Coward
Jake …. Lennox Greaves
Samuel …. David Bannerman

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: Sue Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2003. Show less