The Springbok Library of the Air was a popular radio drama series that aired on Springbok Radio in South Africa.
Here are the key details:
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Springbok Radio: It was the first commercial radio station in South Africa, operating from 1950 until its closure in 1985. It broadcast a wide variety of programming, including drama, comedy, and variety shows.
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The Program: "Springbok Library of the Air" was an anthology drama series, meaning each episode was a complete, standalone story.
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Content: The episodes often dramatized famous short stories, classic novels, or historical events, making literature accessible to a wide audience through radio. Examples of episodes include "The Country of the Blind," "The Story of Dunkirk," "The Man Who Could Work Miracles," and various mystery/detective stories.
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Legacy: Along with other programs like "Springbok Theater of the Air," it is part of South Africa's "Golden Age of Radio" and is now a significant piece of preserved South African broadcasting history.
08 – The Man who could work Miracles
10 – The Sire De Maletroit’s Door
13 – Death of the Golden Condor
19 – Madame Duprey’s Last Reception
22 – The Disappearance of the Mary Celeste
25 – The Flight of the Grumulkin
34 – The Story of Louis Braille
38 – Just Like a Training Exercise
