Under Milk Wood
Acclaimed 2003 production of Dylan Thomas's classic 'play for voices'. Richard Burton's unforgettable 1963 performance joins Welsh stars Matthew Rhys, Ruth Jones and Sian Phillips.
A special chance to hear the highly-acclaimed 2003 production of this classic 'play for voices', celebrating the centenary of the birth of Dylan Thomas. Richard Burton's unforgettable 1963 performance as First Voice is remixed with Sian Phillips as Second Voice and an all-Welsh cast, including early appearances by Ruth Jones and Matthew Rhys, and a cameo role from John Humphrys. The play is a comic, affectionate and mischievous portrait of a day in the life of the mythical Welsh village of Llareggub (read it backwards) and has become one of the most famous radio plays ever written.
Groundbreaking from its first performance in New York City in 1953, the play won the Prix Italia for its innovative style in its first BBC recording 60 years ago. The 2003 production was streamed in 5.1 surround sound and now that 5.1 mix will be available on the Radio 4 website in an experimental player during the broadcast and for 30 days after that.
Composer John Hardy
Musicians Paula Gardiner, Lee Goodall, Dewi Watkins
Sound design Nigel Lewis
Director Alison Hindell.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| First Voice | Richard Burton |
| Second Voice | Sian Phillips |
| Captain Cat | Glyn Houston |
| Polly Garter | Eiry Thomas |
| Rosie Probert | Mali Harries |
| Mog Edwards | Matthew Rhys |
| Myfanwy Price | Lisa Palfrey |
| Mrs Ogmore-Pritchard | Christine Pritchard |
| Mr Ogmore | Sion Probert |
| Mr Pritchard | Islwyn Morris |
| Reverend Eli Jenkins | Wayne Forester |
| Willy Nilly | Iestyn Jones |
| Cherry Owen | Andy Hockley |
| Mrs Cherry Owen | Ruth Jones |
| Mr Pugh | Steffan Rhodri |
| Mrs Pugh | Sara McGaughey |
| Lily Smalls | Catrin Rhys |
| Sinbad Sailors | Steven Meo |
| Mrs Beynon | Sharon Morgan |
| Voice of a Guidebook | John Humphrys |
| Author | Dylan Thomas |
| Composer | John Hardy |
| Musician | Paula Gardiner |
| Musician | Lee Goodall |
| Musician | Dewi Watkins |
| Sound Designer | Nigel Lewis |
| Director | Alison Hindell |
Broadcast
- Sat 18 Oct 201414:30BBC Radio 4
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