Gilbert Without Sullivan

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

Gilbert Without Sullivan: Series 2: Episode 1: The Wedding March

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Episode 1: The Wedding March

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The Wedding March

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Gilbert Without Sullivan, Series 2, The Wedding March

Woodpecker Tapping’s wedding day is ruined when his horse destroys a lady’s hat.

Things go from bad to worse when, on his wedding day, Woodpecker Tapping’s horse eats a lady’s hat. Stars Jason Chan. From 2004.

Things go from bad to worse on Woodpecker Tapping’s wedding day. 

Everything that could go wrong - does. 

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

Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

WS Gilbert …. Jonathan Coy
Woodpecker Tapping …. Jason Chan
Bapp …. Paul Clarkson
Leonara …. Amy Shindler
Bopaddy …. John Rowe
Anna Maria …. Alex Tregear
Old Poppytop …. Sion Probert
The Marchioness …. Charlotte West-Oram

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: Jenny Stephens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2004.

Gilbert Without Sullivan: Series 2

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Dramatisations from the stories of WS Gilbert, by Stephen Wyatt.

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