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 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
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!
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
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
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 .
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.
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….
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!
Thank you so much for uploading this radio play adapted from Margery Allingham's clever and spooky story. Marvellous acting and fascinating. Xxxxx
Love the magical quality of Albert Campion stories.
Thank you, I am loving these plays. I can listen and still carry on with what I am doing. Bless you for uploading.
Yes. I listened while I did my laundry. Took no time at all to clean my goat skins.
Thank you Tottie Mae for all the synopsis you do . I often listen after I've read what you've put. Cheers
Wonderful , Albert Campion stories are the best.
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
Thanks so much for this information!
@@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
@@stewartmcardle8149 Thanks so much for the info!
@@denisesudell2538 👍
Once again, my thanks. 😊
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!
I'm so happy when I see you've commented tottie mae.🤩
@@janethayes5941 What a sweetie pie you are, Janet! 😄
Brilliant synopsis! XXX
Thank you thank you for posting this.
@@lorrainevanlelyveld8065 It's my pleasure!
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
Thank you, loved it
Thank you..just wonderful
Thank you for uploading.
Thank-you very much, getting better & better xx
Now that was good! Thank you
I keep listening at bedtime and fall asleep before the end. Oh well, it's so good I don't mind!😁
Tell me about it! I don't think I've ever managed to get through one but still I persist.
That was a good tale, thanks.
Thank you, great story
Richard Hurndall was unsurpassed as Albert Campion, i grew up listening to these radio plays, does wonders for the imagination!
Don’t know how I have ended up here thank goodness I have brilliant. Top class
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Thank
Another excellent production! Thank you!!
Totally brilliant!❤️
Enjoyed it. Thank you. Very dramatic music!
Pictures at an exibition
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
Thank you Father I was thinking of that also.
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 .
Thank you
I did not know this was going to be Campion, what a treat!
Very entertaining😁😁
Really good a sure winner
Sound effects are glaringly loud. Otherwise, a good performance.
Ty
Why am I so drawn to British speech? Doesn’t matter what they talk about! 😊
Because good diction and grammar are wonderful to hear....listen to Patrick Stewart reading Shakspears Sonnets.
No idea ! But you are not alone...
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.
Yes but some of the Regional English accents are simply awful !!
( and I'm British so put that in your
pipe before replying ! )
Unfortunately the last minute or two of the recording are cut off.
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
I ❤ Campion!!!
He's SLIGHTLY less irritating than
the intolerable " Lord " Peter Wimsey !
Shame the end was cut off
The title sounds like the English version of Chercher la femme. Just beginning. Let us just see.
I think it's a quotation from Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 3).
Far better than the 1957 version.👍👍
I have never read or watched a campion, ever!
Now I know, I shall never have to, again!
🤣
Well don’t then
When was this first broadcast?
Very good but a pity to muss out on the gipsy encampment!
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….
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!
@@2msvalkyrie529
I’m so glad it isn’t just me!
🙈🙏🙉
Found this boring
a load of crap
Well do t listen then, easy,