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Comic opera by Edward German. Stage book by Alex M. Thompson and Robert Courtneidge. Lyrics by Charles H. Taylor. Original radio adaptation based on Fielding's novel by Dennis Arundell.
BBC Theatre Chorus. BBC Theatre Orchestra; conductor Stanford Robinson

The action takes place in the dining-room at Mr. Allworthy's, at the Hunt breakfast at Squire Western's, at the Inn at Upton, at a fete in Ranelagh Gardens

Contributors

Composer:
Edward German
Stage book by:
Alex M. Thompson
Stage book by:
Robert Courtneidge
Lyrics:
Charles H. Taylor
Based on the novel by:
Henry Fielding
Adapted by:
Dennis Arundell
Singers:
BBC Theatre Chorus
Musicians:
BBC Theatre Orchestra
Conductor:
Stanford Robinson
Prologue, 1730 - Bridget Allworthy:
Sarah Jackson
Prologue, 1730 - Mr Allworthy:
Carleton Hobbs
Prologue, 1730 - Jenny Jones:
Gladys Parr
The Play, 1750 - Squire Western:
Frederick Ranalow
The Play, 1750 - Lady Bellaston:
Dorothy Black
The Play, 1750 - Blifil:
John Carol
The Play, 1750 - Tom Jones:
Reginald Gibbs
The Play, 1750 - Sophia Western:
Lorely Dyer
The Play, 1750 - Honour:
Doris Gambell
The Play, 1750 - Mrs Waters:
Gladys Parr

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