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Tom Cobb or Fortune's Toy

Gilbert Without SullivanSeries 2
Episode 4 of 5

Tom Cobb is engaged to Matilda O’Fipp but has no money, so he decides to “die”. Stars Jonathan Coy and Bertie Cavel. From 2004.

Tom Cobb is engaged to Matilda O'Fipp - but the course of true love never runs smooth.

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

Dramatised by Stephen Wyatt.

WS Gilbert …. Jonathan Coy
Tom Cobb …. Bertie Carvel
Matilda O'Fipp …. Sarah Corbett
Colonel O'Fipp …. Stephen Hogan
Tim Whipple …. James Howard
Caroline Effingham …. Bella Merlin
Bulstrode …. Jason Chan

Playwright and humourist, Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836-1911) is best known for his comic opera collaborations with Sir Arthur Sullivan, which first captivated audiences across the English-speaking world in the late 19th century.

Director: Jenny Stephens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2004.

30 minutes

Last on

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