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The Wedding March

Gilbert Without Sullivan Series 2
Episode 1 of 5

Things go from bad to worse when, on his wedding day, Woodpecker Tapping’s horse eats a lady’s hat. Stars Jason Chan. From 2004.

Things go from bad to worse on Woodpecker Tapping’s wedding day.

Everything that could go wrong - does.

Jonathan Coy stars as WS Gilbert in the return of his short stories.

Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

WS Gilbert …. Jonathan Coy
Woodpecker Tapping …. Jason Chan
Bapp …. Paul Clarkson
Leonara …. Amy Shindler
Bopaddy …. John Rowe
Anna Maria …. Alex Tregear
Old Poppytop …. Sion Probert
The Marchioness …. Charlotte West-Oram

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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2004.

30 minutes

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