Gilbert Without Sullivan

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Jonathan Coy stars in the stories of WS Gilbert, dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

Gilbert Without Sullivan: Series 1: The Finger of Fate

The Finger of Fate

Series 1

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Gilbert Without Sullivan, Series 1, The Finger of Fate

Foggerty is a confirmed bachelor in search of peace and quiet, but fate has other plans.

Confirmed bachelor Foggerty seeks peace, but fate has other plans for him in the form of Dolly Fortescue. Stars Stephen Moore.

Foggerty is a confirmed bachelor in search of peace and quiet.

But fate has other plans in store for him in the rather large shape of Dolly Fortescue. 

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

Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

WS Gilbert    ......    Jonathan Coy
Foggerty    ......    Stephen Moore 
Dolly    ......    Alison Steadman
Guard    ......    Martin Hyder
Missionary    ......    Ian Masters

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: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2002.

Gilbert Without Sullivan: Series 1

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