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[Starring] Donald Wolfit with Barbara Jefford and Michael Turner
A tragedy by Thomas Otway
Music by Christopher Whelen being variations on a contemporary theatre theme by Henry Purcell
A section of the New Symphony Orchestra conducted by the composer
The scene: Venice, 1618
DURING THE INTERVAL (9.0-9.10 app.):
Cento Partite sopra Passacagli (Frescobaldi) played by Gustav Leonhardt (harpsichord) on a gramophone record

Contributors

Author:
Thomas Otway
Music:
Christopher Whelen
Based on a theme by:
Henry Purcell
Radio adaptation/Production:
Raymond Raikes
Harpsichord:
Gustav Leonhardt
Priuli, father to Belvidera:
Carleton Hobbs
Jaffeir:
Michael Turner
Pierre:
Donald Wolfit
Belvidera, wife to Jaffeir:
Barbara Jefford
Aquilina, a courtesan:
June Tobin
Conspirators:
Renault: Julian Somers
Conspirators:
Spinosa: Philip Leaver
Conspirators:
Eliot: Keith Williams
Maid to Aquilina:
Penelope Lee
Antonio, a fine speaker in the Senate:
Norman Shelley
Officer:
Keith Williams
Duke of Venice:
David Bird
Friar:
Hugh Manning
Source: Radio Times

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More