First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
It is 1877, and Gilbert and Sullivan cast George Grossmith, a touring comedian, as the leading man in their new opera, The Sorcerer. But there is one problem: he is not a singer. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
1878. HMS Pinafore looks set to fail in a London heatwave, and Gilbert blames the disaster on Grossmith's vulgar performance. Can Grossmith save his career and the sinking ship? Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
It's 1884, and after great success with The Pirates of Penzance, Gilbert and Sullivan move their operas to the Savoy Theatre. But tempers fray when Princess Ida fails to catch fire. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
It is 1885, and Grossmith is now the toast of the Savoy Opera, with a starring role as Ko-Ko in The Mikado, but his nerves and Gilbert's demands threaten to get the better of him. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
It is 1889, and after 12 years at the Savoy Opera, Grossmith decides to go solo. Gilbert and Sullivan lose their golden goose and struggle to replace him. Will there be a reunion? Show more
