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The Dark Tower
First transmitted in 1946, The Dark Tower is a parable play on the ancient theme of the Quest, suggested by Robert Browning's poem Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came.
First transmitted in 1946, The Dark Tower is a parable play on the ancient theme of the Quest, suggested by Robert Browning's poem Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came. It was written and produced by Louis MacNeice, with music specially composed by Benjamin Britten, and played by an ad hoc orchestra conducted by Walter Goehr.
Last on
Thu 19 Dec 1946
22:15
Third Programme
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Modern Classical Music Collection
This programme is part of a collection of programmes featuring trailblazing 20th Century classical music composers.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Louis MacNeice |
| Producer | Louis MacNeice |
| Composer | Benjamin Britten |
| Roland | Cyril Cusack |
| The Mother | Olga Lindo |
| The Tutor | Mark Dignam |
| Sylvie | Lucille Lisle |
| Sergeant Trumpeter | Harry Hutchinson |
| Gavin | Frank Partington |
| Blind Peter | Ivor Barnard |
| The Soak | Robert Farquharson |
| The Stentor | Laidman Browne |
| The Steward | Howard Marion |
| Crawford Neaera | Vera Maxime |
| The Priest | Alexander Sarner |
Broadcasts
Mon 21 Jan 1946 21:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 & Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service- Fri 22 Mar 1946 21:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Service
- Mon 4 Nov 1946 22:15Third Programme
- Thu 19 Dec 1946 22:15Third Programme
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