Excellent production by the BBC's Saturday Night Theatre. Many of these plays have been lost or the original tapes were thrown in the dustbin. Thanks to radio collectors we may enjoy some of these old Saturday Night Theatre productions as well as many other BBC radio broadcasts.
Here is the description for those who are not familiar with the story.
BBC Radio 4 - Saturday Night Theatre - Hobson's Choice
by Harold Brighouse
90 minutes @ 128 kbps - 48kHz - mono
Originally Broadcast:
1962.11.14 - The Light Programme, Midweek Theatre (90 mins)
Repeated 1963.05.18 - The Home Service, Saturday Night Theatre
Repeated 1975.03.23 - Afternoon Theatre
Repeated 1978.05.01- Afternoon Theatre
Summary
Harold Brighouse's 1915 play is set in Salford, Manchester, during Victorian times. Obstinate boot-shop owner Horatio Hobson dominates both his employees and his three daughters, only bothering to enquire about his meals before heading to the local public house for ale. His eldest daughter Maggie becomes tired of his oafish behaviour and decides to rebel by seeking a husband. She sets her sights on shy Will Mossop, Hobson's master boot-maker, but is Will made of the right stuff to help Maggie realize her independence?
Starring
Henry 'Horatio' Hobson ...... Wilfred Pickles
Will Mossop ........ Bernard Cribbins
Maggie Hobson ..... Barbara Young
Alice Hobson ..... Anna Cropper
Vicky Hobson ..... Carol Gardner
Albert Prosser ..... John Normington
Tubby Wadlow ..... Graham Rigby
Dr. MacFarlane ..... Duncan MacIntyre
Jim Heeler ..... Henry Livings
Ada Figgins ..... Elisabeth Bell
Mrs. Hepworth ...... Marian Dawson
Freddy Beenstock .... Jeffrey ?
Directed in Manchester by Alfred Bradley
Mike Hobart > 353qp5a356i6zJanuary 7, 2010 at 6:09pm
I saw this performed on stage a couple of years ago by the local Rep company. Looking forward to hearing the radio version, especially with Bernard Cribbins featured in the cast. A much loved face from many old movies and television shows of the period.
353qp5a356i6z > Mike HobartJanuary 7, 2010 at 9:11pm
Hi Mike:
This is a very good radio drama. To me it was just like watching the movie.
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Well I would have thought I would have this - but No -- Thanks
Excellent production by the BBC's Saturday Night Theatre. Many of these plays have been lost or the original tapes were thrown in the dustbin. Thanks to radio collectors we may enjoy some of these old Saturday Night Theatre productions as well as many other BBC radio broadcasts.
Here is the description for those who are not familiar with the story.
BBC Radio 4 - Saturday Night Theatre - Hobson's Choice
by Harold Brighouse
90 minutes @ 128 kbps - 48kHz - mono
Originally Broadcast:
1962.11.14 - The Light Programme, Midweek Theatre (90 mins)
Repeated 1963.05.18 - The Home Service, Saturday Night Theatre
Repeated 1975.03.23 - Afternoon Theatre
Repeated 1978.05.01- Afternoon Theatre
Summary
Harold Brighouse's 1915 play is set in Salford, Manchester, during Victorian times. Obstinate boot-shop owner Horatio Hobson dominates both his employees and his three daughters, only bothering to enquire about his meals before heading to the local public house for ale. His eldest daughter Maggie becomes tired of his oafish behaviour and decides to rebel by seeking a husband. She sets her sights on shy Will Mossop, Hobson's master boot-maker, but is Will made of the right stuff to help Maggie realize her independence?
Starring
Henry 'Horatio' Hobson ...... Wilfred Pickles
Will Mossop ........ Bernard Cribbins
Maggie Hobson ..... Barbara Young
Alice Hobson ..... Anna Cropper
Vicky Hobson ..... Carol Gardner
Albert Prosser ..... John Normington
Tubby Wadlow ..... Graham Rigby
Dr. MacFarlane ..... Duncan MacIntyre
Jim Heeler ..... Henry Livings
Ada Figgins ..... Elisabeth Bell
Mrs. Hepworth ...... Marian Dawson
Freddy Beenstock .... Jeffrey ?
Directed in Manchester by Alfred Bradley
This is a very good radio drama. To me it was just like watching the movie.
Happy listening, katy