The Duenna by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
4 Extra Debut. Don Jerome wants his daughter to marry a rich merchant. But Louisa has other ideas. Stars Andrew Sachs and Patricia Routledge.
Don Jerome has arranged for his daughter, Louisa, to marry a wealthy merchant. She objects because she is in love with Don Antonio.
Can Louisa find someone to help her secure true love?
A comic operetta by Richard Sheridan (1751-1816) first performed in London in 1775.
Don Antonio .... Denis Quilley
Donna Louisa .... Jane Wenham
Don Jerome .... Alan Dudley
Don Carlos .... Gordon Faith
Don Ferdinand .... Barrie Ingham
Donna Clara .... Patricia Routledge
The Duenna .... Betty Huntley-Wright
Isaac Mendoza .... Peter Pratt
Pepita .... Valerie Kirkbright
Father Paul .... Aubrey Woods
Lopez .... Andrew Sachs
With the John McCarthy Singers.
Music by especially composed Julian Slade, played by the Sinfonia of London conducted by Marcus Dods.
Adapted for radio and produced by Peter Bryant.
First broadcast on the 麻豆社 Home Service in December 1964.
*** Part of HOME SERVICE DAY on 麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra ***
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