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Prince Ivor

The BBC commissions Ivor Cutler to write an opera but nothing goes smoothly. With Julianne Mason. From March 1983.

Scottish musician and humorist, Ivor Cutler is invited by the BBC's Piers Plowright to write a 20-minute opera, 'Prince Ivor'.

However, from contract to the debut performance, nothing goes to plan...

Written by Ivor Cutler.

With:

Julianne Mason
John Fletcher

Producer: Piers Plowright

First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in March 1983.

20 minutes

Last on

Thu 4 Apr 202423:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Thu 3 Mar 201623:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 18 Jan 202323:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 4 Apr 202423:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra

Ivor Cutler: A centenary tribute

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A collection of programmes with the extraordinary Scottish poet, performer and humorist.