Look to the Lady - Margery Allingham - BBC Saturday Night Theater

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Look to the Lady is a crime novel by Margery Allingham.
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First published in January 1931, in the United Kingdom by Jarrolds Publishing, London, and in the United States by Doubleday, Doran, New York, as The Gyrth Chalice Mystery. It is the third novel featuring the mysterious Albert Campion, accompanied by his butler/valet/bodyguard Magersfontein Lugg. (Wikipedia)
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@lauralaladarling3775 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for uploading this radio play adapted from Margery Allingham's clever and spooky story. Marvellous acting and fascinating. Xxxxx

@Jarial7 2 жыл бұрын

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

@maryfeehan7896 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Father I was thinking of that also.

@lordeden2732 10 күн бұрын

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 .

@mr.peevyshow1914 2 жыл бұрын

Love the magical quality of Albert Campion stories.

@lgparker4726 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful , Albert Campion stories are the best.

@terryfuller9078 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tottie Mae for all the synopsis you do . I often listen after I've read what you've put. Cheers

@annecooper7192 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, loved it

@stewartmcardle8149 3 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this information!

@stewartmcardle8149 2 жыл бұрын

@@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

@denisesudell2538 2 жыл бұрын

@@stewartmcardle8149 Thanks so much for the info!

@stewartmcardle8149 2 жыл бұрын

@@denisesudell2538 👍

@QHarefield Жыл бұрын

Once again, my thanks. 😊

@jeanross7430 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am loving these plays. I can listen and still carry on with what I am doing. Bless you for uploading.

@keldaogg2157 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I listened while I did my laundry. Took no time at all to clean my goat skins.

@tottiemae2258 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@janethayes5941 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy when I see you've commented tottie mae.🤩

@tottiemae2258 3 жыл бұрын

@@janethayes5941 What a sweetie pie you are, Janet! 😄

@glamdolly30 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant synopsis! XXX

@lorrainevanlelyveld8065 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you for posting this.

@tottiemae2258 3 жыл бұрын

@@lorrainevanlelyveld8065 It's my pleasure!

@bilindalaw-morley161 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sheilasimey2383 3 жыл бұрын

Richard Hurndall was unsurpassed as Albert Campion, i grew up listening to these radio plays, does wonders for the imagination!

@andreatainui5601 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you..just wonderful

@pegallen6983 3 жыл бұрын

Now that was good! Thank you

@RB-yk3tx 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great story

@susankelly5585 3 жыл бұрын

Totally brilliant!❤️

@janethayes5941 3 жыл бұрын

I keep listening at bedtime and fall asleep before the end. Oh well, it's so good I don't mind!😁

@bayadere8308 3 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it! I don't think I've ever managed to get through one but still I persist.

@fareediqbal2907 3 жыл бұрын

Very entertaining😁😁

@SuzanneU 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for uploading.

@lyndaa7560 3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you very much, getting better & better xx

@simonmcgrath4112 3 жыл бұрын

Really good a sure winner

@lucy7b 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@deniseroper9030 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed it. Thank you. Very dramatic music!

@roger2008100 3 жыл бұрын

Pictures at an exibition

@dannygrant4603 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t know how I have ended up here thank goodness I have brilliant. Top class

@denisebrady7171 3 жыл бұрын

Thank

@cruisepaige 3 жыл бұрын

I did not know this was going to be Campion, what a treat!

@louisbrugnoni1291 3 жыл бұрын

Why am I so drawn to British speech? Doesn’t matter what they talk about! 😊

@clovelly1946 3 жыл бұрын

Because good diction and grammar are wonderful to hear....listen to Patrick Stewart reading Shakspears Sonnets.

@Paxtonparsnip 3 жыл бұрын

No idea ! But you are not alone...

@pentuplove6542 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@2msvalkyrie529 Жыл бұрын

Yes but some of the Regional English accents are simply awful !! ( and I'm British so put that in your pipe before replying ! )

@allisonschempf2230 2 жыл бұрын

I ❤ Campion!!!

@2msvalkyrie529 Жыл бұрын

He's SLIGHTLY less irritating than the intolerable " Lord " Peter Wimsey !

@barbaraeddy5725 3 жыл бұрын

@tootssuite23 3 жыл бұрын

Sound effects are glaringly loud. Otherwise, a good performance.

@darrendazzlerclarke5143 2 жыл бұрын

Far better than the 1957 version.👍👍

@mckavitt13 3 жыл бұрын

The title sounds like the English version of Chercher la femme. Just beginning. Let us just see.

@katyvdb5993 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a quotation from Macbeth (Act 2, Scene 3).

@davepointon6273 Жыл бұрын

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

@suemalone-crossman9402 2 жыл бұрын

Shame the end was cut off

@kevinwilkinson5963 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the last minute or two of the recording are cut off.

@robinjarvis3883 Жыл бұрын

When was this first broadcast?

@michealburnett7 2 жыл бұрын

I have never read or watched a campion, ever! Now I know, I shall never have to, again! 🤣

@sylviamarshall5217 5 күн бұрын

Well don’t then

@user-vf1kd1io7e Жыл бұрын

Very good but a pity to muss out on the gipsy encampment!

@DJAC63 Жыл бұрын

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….

@2msvalkyrie529 Жыл бұрын

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!

@DJAC63 Жыл бұрын

@@2msvalkyrie529 I’m so glad it isn’t just me! 🙈🙏🙉