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A Sensation Novel

Gilbert Without SullivanSeries 2
Episode 2 of 5

When Ebenezer Fudge’s characters come to life, they start to critique his preposterous plots. Stars John Rowe. From 2004.

Ebeneezer Fudge - writer of melodramatic sensation novels - is disturbed when his characters start coming to life and criticising his preposterous plots.

Jonathan Coy stars as WS Gilbert in a series of his short stories.

Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt

WS Gilbert …. Jonathan Coy
Ebenezer Fudge …. John Rowe
Demon of Romance …. Nicholas Boulton
Lady Rockalda …. Julia Hills
Sir Ruthven Glenaloon …. Hugh Dickson
Herbert …. Jason Chan
Alice Grey …. Wendy Baxter

Playwright and humourist, Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) is best known for his comic opera collaborations with Sir Arthur Sullivan, which first captivated audiences across the English-speaking world in the late 19th century.

Director: Jenny Stephens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2004.

30 minutes

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