Look to the Lady - Margery Allingham - BBC Saturday Night Theater

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  • čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
  • Look to the Lady is a crime novel by Margery Allingham.
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    First published in January 1931, in the United Kingdom by Jarrolds Publishing, London, and in the United States by Doubleday, Doran, New York, as The Gyrth Chalice Mystery. It is the third novel featuring the mysterious Albert Campion, accompanied by his butler/valet/bodyguard Magersfontein Lugg. (Wikipedia)
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Komentáře • 69

  • @lauralaladarling3775
    @lauralaladarling3775 Před rokem +18

    Thank you so much for uploading this radio play adapted from Margery Allingham's clever and spooky story. Marvellous acting and fascinating. Xxxxx

  • @stewartmcardle8149
    @stewartmcardle8149 Před 3 lety +14

    The novel by Margery Allingham
    Adapted as a radio play by Felix Felton and Susan Ashman.........
    .... originally broadcast as a Saturday Night Theatre drama production on Saturday 15th June, 1957 on the BBC Home Service.
    Cast in order of speaking:
    Other parts played by members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company Production by Audrey Cameron
    Contributors
    Novel By: Margery Allingham
    Play By: Felix Felton
    Play By: Susan Ashman
    Production By: Audrey Cameron
    Val St John Gyrth: David Spenser
    Lugg: Brewster Mason
    Albert Campion: Richard Hurndall
    Mrs Dick Shannon: Mary Wimbush
    Penny Gyrth: Annette Kelly
    Beth Cairey: June Tobin
    Dr Cobden: Lockwood West
    Major King: John Graham
    Horace Putnam: William Eedle
    Colonel Gyrth: Eric Anderson
    ' Fingers ' Hawkins: Will Leighton
    Israel Melchizadek: Haydn Jones
    Professor Cairey: James Dyrenforth
    Old Peck: Trevor Martin
    Percy Peck: Michael Ashwin
    Sammy Munsey: Geoffrey Matthews
    Mrs Munsey: Kathleen Helme
    The Visitor: John Ruddock

    • @denisesudell2538
      @denisesudell2538 Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much for this information!

    • @stewartmcardle8149
      @stewartmcardle8149 Před 3 lety +4

      @@denisesudell2538 You're welcome... there's a wonderful resource via the BBC called Genome where you find the majority of programmes, cast lists and other credits......though a word of caution..... not every programme is listed

    • @denisesudell2538
      @denisesudell2538 Před 3 lety +2

      @@stewartmcardle8149 Thanks so much for the info!

    • @stewartmcardle8149
      @stewartmcardle8149 Před 3 lety +1

      @@denisesudell2538 👍

    • @QHarefield
      @QHarefield Před rokem +1

      Once again, my thanks. 😊

  • @mr.peevyshow1914
    @mr.peevyshow1914 Před 2 lety +13

    Love the magical quality of Albert Campion stories.

  • @tottiemae2258
    @tottiemae2258 Před 3 lety +63

    Synopsis: Albert Campion is a gentleman private detective. This case is of national importance. A priceless chalice of great antiquity is being threatened by an international ring of art thieves who only want treasures that can't be bought (think the Venus de Milo or the Mona Lisa). It has been in the possession of one family for centuries and is kept in a guarded tower. But guarded by what? This story has everything: monsters, murder, and scary woods. This is thrilling and fun!

  • @lgparker4726
    @lgparker4726 Před 3 lety +12

    Wonderful , Albert Campion stories are the best.

  • @jeanross7430
    @jeanross7430 Před 3 lety +37

    Thank you, I am loving these plays. I can listen and still carry on with what I am doing. Bless you for uploading.

    • @keldaogg2157
      @keldaogg2157 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes. I listened while I did my laundry. Took no time at all to clean my goat skins.

  • @terryfuller9078
    @terryfuller9078 Před 3 lety +19

    Thank you Tottie Mae for all the synopsis you do . I often listen after I've read what you've put. Cheers

  • @Jarial7
    @Jarial7 Před 2 lety +40

    I am a priest and knowing some of the legends I think they are hinting its the Holy Grail brought to England by Joseph of Arimathea Brilliant because the chalice was supposed to grant immortality hence the immortal guardian who protects it love it

    • @maryfeehan7896
      @maryfeehan7896 Před 2 lety +7

      Thank you Father I was thinking of that also.

    • @lordeden2732
      @lordeden2732 Před 2 měsíci +1

      There are certain former Royal relics around the country from verious periods of Both Royal and Religious history of the UK held in perpetual trust for the Nation by Nobal Families.
      Such as the so called Fairy cup.
      And the fairy flag.
      Not forgeting the King John Chalice at Kings Lynn.
      And many many more.
      If uou were a Real priest as claimed you would have given Joseph his full title Saint Joseph .

  • @sheilasimey2383
    @sheilasimey2383 Před 3 lety +19

    Richard Hurndall was unsurpassed as Albert Campion, i grew up listening to these radio plays, does wonders for the imagination!

  • @bilindalaw-morley161
    @bilindalaw-morley161 Před 3 lety +8

    Thank you. For uploading this. I’m slowly educating myself with beautiful lyrical scenes. Years ago I tried one of this series and was not impressed by wisdom or wit. This time around I I was impressed.
    Kudos, and again, many thanks

  • @janethayes5941
    @janethayes5941 Před 3 lety +13

    I keep listening at bedtime and fall asleep before the end. Oh well, it's so good I don't mind!😁

    • @bayadere8308
      @bayadere8308 Před 3 lety +2

      Tell me about it! I don't think I've ever managed to get through one but still I persist.

  • @andreatainui5601
    @andreatainui5601 Před 3 lety +6

    Thank you..just wonderful

  • @RB-yk3tx
    @RB-yk3tx Před 4 lety +13

    Thank you, great story

  • @pegallen6983
    @pegallen6983 Před 3 lety +8

    Now that was good! Thank you

  • @dannygrant4603
    @dannygrant4603 Před 3 lety +12

    Don’t know how I have ended up here thank goodness I have brilliant. Top class

  • @fareediqbal2907
    @fareediqbal2907 Před 4 lety +10

    Very entertaining😁😁

  • @susankelly5585
    @susankelly5585 Před 4 lety +10

    Totally brilliant!❤️

  • @cruisepaige
    @cruisepaige Před 3 lety +9

    I did not know this was going to be Campion, what a treat!

  • @simonmcgrath4112
    @simonmcgrath4112 Před 4 lety +8

    Really good a sure winner

  • @lyndaa7560
    @lyndaa7560 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank-you very much, getting better & better xx

  • @annecooper7192
    @annecooper7192 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Thank you, loved it

  • @SuzanneU
    @SuzanneU Před 4 lety +18

    Thank you for uploading.

  • @deniseroper9030
    @deniseroper9030 Před 3 lety +4

    Enjoyed it. Thank you. Very dramatic music!

  • @projectalice8119
    @projectalice8119 Před 26 dny

    Another excellent production! Thank you!!

  • @barbaraeddy5725
    @barbaraeddy5725 Před 3 lety +4

    Ty

  • @lucy7b
    @lucy7b Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you

  • @tootssuite23
    @tootssuite23 Před 3 lety +4

    Sound effects are glaringly loud. Otherwise, a good performance.

  • @louisbrugnoni1291
    @louisbrugnoni1291 Před 3 lety +24

    Why am I so drawn to British speech? Doesn’t matter what they talk about! 😊

    • @clovelly1946
      @clovelly1946 Před 3 lety +12

      Because good diction and grammar are wonderful to hear....listen to Patrick Stewart reading Shakspears Sonnets.

    • @Paxtonparsnip
      @Paxtonparsnip Před 3 lety +5

      No idea ! But you are not alone...

    • @pentuplove6542
      @pentuplove6542 Před 3 lety +2

      Jamacian British speech is a joy. You are correct.
      Or were you actually referencing English. Then again there are many forms of English accents / dialects.

    • @2msvalkyrie529
      @2msvalkyrie529 Před rokem

      Yes but some of the Regional English accents are simply awful !!
      ( and I'm British so put that in your
      pipe before replying ! )

  • @mckavitt13
    @mckavitt13 Před 4 lety +8

    The title sounds like the English version of Chercher la femme. Just beginning. Let us just see.

    • @katyvdb5993
      @katyvdb5993 Před 2 lety +1

      I think it's a quotation from Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 3).

  • @allisonschempf2230
    @allisonschempf2230 Před 3 lety +2

    I ❤ Campion!!!

    • @2msvalkyrie529
      @2msvalkyrie529 Před rokem

      He's SLIGHTLY less irritating than
      the intolerable " Lord " Peter Wimsey !

  • @davepointon6273
    @davepointon6273 Před rokem

    The story and the play are wonderful, but the "dramatic" chords are so funny - what the listening experience must have been like is beyond imagination

  • @michealburnett7
    @michealburnett7 Před 2 lety +1

    I have never read or watched a campion, ever!
    Now I know, I shall never have to, again!
    🤣

  • @darrendazzlerclarke5143

    Far better than the 1957 version.👍👍

  • @kevinwilkinson5963
    @kevinwilkinson5963 Před 2 lety

    Unfortunately the last minute or two of the recording are cut off.

  • @suemalone-crossman9402

    Shame the end was cut off

  • @robinjarvis3883
    @robinjarvis3883 Před rokem

    When was this first broadcast?

  • @user-vf1kd1io7e
    @user-vf1kd1io7e Před rokem

    Very good but a pity to muss out on the gipsy encampment!

  • @DJAC63
    @DJAC63 Před 2 lety +2

    I know I’m in the minority. And I love Peter Wimsey. But. Try as I might, I cannot get into the Campion stories. He seems to be an annoying twerp. And her writing style is full of descriptive repetition. I understand she began in the style of a literary parody of Sayers and Christie…. But I’ve tried different interpretations, narrators, radio plays etc… and Ms Allingham simply leaves me cold at best but more often grates at worst. I know. I have cloth ears and poor taste and it’s my loss… perhaps I’ll grow into it. Now. Where did I leave my Berry and Co? Probably next to my Raffles….

    • @2msvalkyrie529
      @2msvalkyrie529 Před rokem +1

      I agree ! For whatever reason her
      idiosyncratic style was tolerated - even encouraged ! - by the literary
      critics of the day . Like Marmite ; you either like it or can't abide it !
      I'm among the latter!

    • @DJAC63
      @DJAC63 Před rokem

      @@2msvalkyrie529
      I’m so glad it isn’t just me!
      🙈🙏🙉

  • @LiamMcewan-bl4cl
    @LiamMcewan-bl4cl Před 4 měsíci

    a load of crap