Gilbert Without Sullivan

Original version

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Drama

Comedy: Sitcoms

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

Gilbert Without Sullivan: Series 2: Episode 2: A Sensation Novel

Comedy

Episode 2

Episode 2: A Sensation Novel

Series 2

A Sensation Novel

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Gilbert Without Sullivan, Series 2, A Sensation Novel

Ebenezer Fudge’s literary characters come to life and critique his preposterous plots.

When Ebenezer Fudge’s characters come to life, they start to critique his preposterous plots. Stars John Rowe. From 2004.

Ebeneezer Fudge - writer of melodramatic sensation novels - is disturbed when his characters start coming to life and criticising his preposterous plots.

Jonathan Coy stars as WS Gilbert in the second series of his short stories dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

WS Gilbert …. Jonathan Coy
Ebenezer Fudge …. John Rowe
Demon of Romance …. Nicholas Boulton
Lady Rockalda …. Julia Hills
Sir Ruthven Glenaloon …. Hugh Dickson
Herbert …. Jason Chan
Alice Grey …. Wendy Baxter

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

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

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

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Gilbert Without Sullivan

Series 2

Episode 2: A Sensation Novel

Genres

Brand

Series

BBC Radio 4 Extra

About BBC Radio 4 Extra