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15 Minute Drama

I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General

Episode 1: A Man of Jollity

Duration: 15 minutes

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

15 Minute Drama

I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General

Episode 2: Ruler of the Queen's Navee

Duration: 15 minutes

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

15 Minute Drama

I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General

Episode 3: A Disagreeable Man

Duration: 15 minutes

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

15 Minute Drama

I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General

Episode 4: A Savoy Cocktail

Duration: 15 minutes

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

15 Minute Drama

I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major General

Episode 5: Piano and I

Duration: 15 minutes

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

Doctors

Series 24

Betty

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Available for 5 months

Nina and Suni get more than they bargained for when they visit an antiques shop.

Contributors

Dr Nina Bulsara:
Wendi Peters
Betty Wheatcroft:
Gillian Axtell
Young Betty:
Evie Ward-Drummond
Frances Proud:
Isa Wood
Dr Suni Bulsara:
Rahul Arya
St John Montclair:
Simon Butteriss
Director:
Daniel Wilson
Executive Producer:
Mike Hobson