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Gilbert Without Sullivan Series 1
Episode 4 of 5

Eligible but gullible Harold Symperson needs to stay alert when looking for his soulmate. Stars Richard Derrington.

Eligible but gullible Harold Symperson boasts of his fortune, but needs to stay alert when looking for his soulmate...

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

Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

WS Gilbert …. Jonathan Coy
Harold Symperson …. Richard Derrington
Uncle Sparrow …. Chris Emmett
Georgiana Sparrow …. Julia Hills
Aunt Sparrow …. Joanna Wake
John Sparrow…. Jamie Chapman
James Sparrow …. Tom George

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: Sue Wilson

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 2003.

30 minutes

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