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The Burglar's Story

Gilbert Without SullivanSeries 1
Episode 3 of 5

The son of a housebreaker learns the hard way that there is no honour among thieves. Stars Michael Onslow. From May 2003.

Theodore Belvawney's education is worth any sacrifice by his parents - who are petty crooks.

But his chosen career is cut abruptly short by a series of incidents even they could not have envisaged.

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

Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

WS Gilbert …. Jonathan Coy
Theodore Belvawney …. Michael Onslow
Septimus Belvawney …. John Webb
Lucretia Belvawney …. Anny Tobin
John Davis …. Stephen Boswell
Stoneleigh …. Kim Durham
Belinda Stoneleigh …. Alexandra Lilley

Playwright and humourist, Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) is best known for his comic opera collaborations with Sir Arthur Sullivan.

Director: Sue Wilson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2003.

30 minutes

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