Classic English and Scottish Dramas Starring Ralph Richardson and John Mills, Volume 1
Failed to add items
Add to Cart failed.
Add to Wish List failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
Classic English and Scottish Dramas Starring Ralph Richardson and John Mills, Volume 1
Buy for $4.95
No default payment method selected.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Ralph Richardson
About this listen
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from English and Scottish Literature. Here is the legendary Ralph Richardson starring in ‘The Colonel's Daughter’, adapted from the original tale by Somerset Maugham and Ralph Richardson starring in 'Half an Hour' adapted from the original tale by J. M. Barrie.
Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950s by the late Harry Alan Towers. Starring the leading theatre artists of the day it is the only series of radio dramas in which Laurence Olivier ever appeared. He was joined by Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Orson Welles, Robert Morley, John Mills, Michael Redgrave, Trevor Howard, Robert Donut, Alec Guinness and Margaret Lockwood.
Over the Years, Theatre Royal has received a glittering array of accolades, including: “vivid, tense, and compressed.”( Classic radio)
“Craft, like character, ages well.”(Daily Telegraph)
“Great fun to listen to and, as radio history, they are unsurpassed.” (Sunday Telegraph)
“Voices like these justify the Golden Days tag. We won't hear their like again.” (Sunday Times)
“A must for archive fans. The excitement of vintage radio drama with strong storylines.” (Radio Times.)
©2011 Heritage Media Ltd (P)2011 Heritage Media LtdEditorial reviews
A treat for lovers of classic British drama, this volume of the Theatre Royal anthology series includes lion of the English stage and screen Ralph Richardson performing adaptations of "The Colonel's Lady" by Somerset Maugham and "Half an Hour" by J. M. Barrie. Both stories are moving portraits of marriages, each unhappy, and Richardson puts his versatility to great use playing the two husbands. His dramatic timing is unerring, and he creates a real sense of tension alongside the other classic actors. The inclusion of original music and announcements adds to the delightfully old-fashioned flavor.
People who viewed this also viewed...
-
Classic Robert Louis Stevenson and H. G. Wells Dramas Starring Laurence Olivier and Alec Guinness, Volume 2
- By: Theatre Royal, Robert Louis Stevenson, H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Laurence Olivier, Alec Guinness
- Length: 47 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 5
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 5
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 4
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from Robert Louis Stevenson and H.G. Wells. Here is the legendary Alec Guinness starring in ‘The Man Who Could work Miracles’ adapted from the original tale by H.G. Wells and Laurence Olivier starring in 'The Suicide Club' adapted from the original tale by Robert Louis Stevenson. Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950s by the late Harry Alan Towers.
By: Theatre Royal, and others
-
Classic English and Scottish Dramas Starring Ralph Richardson and John Mills, Volume 2
- By: Theatre Royal, A. J. Alan, W. Somerset Maugham
- Narrated by: Ralph Richardson, John Mills
- Length: 57 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 17
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 15
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from English and Scottish Literature. Here is the legendary Ralph Richardson starring in ‘My Adventure in Norfolk’, adapted from the original tale by A. J. Alan and John Mills starring in 'The Kite' adapted from the original tale by Somerset Maugham. Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950s by the late Harry Alan Towers.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Terrible Sound Quality
- By Gaia on 11-14-21
By: Theatre Royal, and others
-
Classic English and Irish Dramas Starring Ralph Richardson and Margaret Lockwood, Volume 2
- Volume 2
- By: Theatre Royal, Herman Melville, H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Laurence Olivier
- Length: 56 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 25
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 24
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from English and Irish Literature. Here is the legendary Ralph Richardson starring in ‘A Sentimental Journey’, adapted from the original tale by Laurence Sterne and the legendary Margaret Lockwood starring in 'Becky Sharpe' adapted from ‘Vanity Fair’, the original tale by William Makepeace Thackeray. Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950's by the late Harry Alan Towers.
By: Theatre Royal, and others
-
Classic English and Irish Dramas starring Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud, Volume 3
- By: Theatre Royal, Oscar Wilde
- Narrated by: Laurence Olivier
- Length: 40 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 31
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 29
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 29
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from English and Irish Literature. Here is the legendary Laurence Olivier starring in ‘The Canterville Ghost’, adapted from the original tale by Oscar Wilde and Laurence Olivier starring in 'Lord Arthur Savill's Crime' adapted from the original tale by Oscar Wilde.Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950's by the late Harry Alan Towers.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
familiar yarns
- By Mary Lou on 08-07-21
By: Theatre Royal, and others
-
Classic Charles Dickens Dramas Starring Laurence Olivier, Volume 2
- By: Theatre Royal, Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Laurence Olivier
- Length: 52 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas based on the tales of Charles Dickens. Here is the legendary Laurence Olivier starring in ‘Mr Micawber's Difficulties’, adapted from Charles Dickens' original 'David Copperfield' and Laurence Olivier starring in 'A Christmas Carol' adapted from Charles Dickens' original 'A Christmas Carol'.Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950's by the late Harry Alan Towers.
By: Theatre Royal, and others
-
Classic English and Irish Dramas Starring Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud, Volume 4
- By: Theatre Royal, Graham Greene, Max Beerbohm
- Narrated by: Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud
- Length: 54 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 26
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 22
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from English and Irish Literature. Here is the legendary Laurence Olivier starring in ‘When Greek Meets Greek’, adapted from the original tale by Graham Greene and John Gielgud starring in 'The Happy Hypocrite' adapted from the original tale by Max Beerbohm. Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950's by the late Harry Alan Towers.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Outstanding
- By Chris on 03-19-23
By: Theatre Royal, and others
-
Classic Robert Louis Stevenson and H. G. Wells Dramas Starring Laurence Olivier and Alec Guinness, Volume 2
- By: Theatre Royal, Robert Louis Stevenson, H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Laurence Olivier, Alec Guinness
- Length: 47 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 5
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 5
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 4
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from Robert Louis Stevenson and H.G. Wells. Here is the legendary Alec Guinness starring in ‘The Man Who Could work Miracles’ adapted from the original tale by H.G. Wells and Laurence Olivier starring in 'The Suicide Club' adapted from the original tale by Robert Louis Stevenson. Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950s by the late Harry Alan Towers.
By: Theatre Royal, and others
-
Classic English and Scottish Dramas Starring Ralph Richardson and John Mills, Volume 2
- By: Theatre Royal, A. J. Alan, W. Somerset Maugham
- Narrated by: Ralph Richardson, John Mills
- Length: 57 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 17
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 15
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from English and Scottish Literature. Here is the legendary Ralph Richardson starring in ‘My Adventure in Norfolk’, adapted from the original tale by A. J. Alan and John Mills starring in 'The Kite' adapted from the original tale by Somerset Maugham. Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950s by the late Harry Alan Towers.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Terrible Sound Quality
- By Gaia on 11-14-21
By: Theatre Royal, and others
-
Classic English and Irish Dramas Starring Ralph Richardson and Margaret Lockwood, Volume 2
- Volume 2
- By: Theatre Royal, Herman Melville, H. G. Wells
- Narrated by: Laurence Olivier
- Length: 56 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 25
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 24
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from English and Irish Literature. Here is the legendary Ralph Richardson starring in ‘A Sentimental Journey’, adapted from the original tale by Laurence Sterne and the legendary Margaret Lockwood starring in 'Becky Sharpe' adapted from ‘Vanity Fair’, the original tale by William Makepeace Thackeray. Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950's by the late Harry Alan Towers.
By: Theatre Royal, and others
-
Classic English and Irish Dramas starring Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud, Volume 3
- By: Theatre Royal, Oscar Wilde
- Narrated by: Laurence Olivier
- Length: 40 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 31
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 29
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 29
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from English and Irish Literature. Here is the legendary Laurence Olivier starring in ‘The Canterville Ghost’, adapted from the original tale by Oscar Wilde and Laurence Olivier starring in 'Lord Arthur Savill's Crime' adapted from the original tale by Oscar Wilde.Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950's by the late Harry Alan Towers.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
familiar yarns
- By Mary Lou on 08-07-21
By: Theatre Royal, and others
-
Classic Charles Dickens Dramas Starring Laurence Olivier, Volume 2
- By: Theatre Royal, Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Laurence Olivier
- Length: 52 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas based on the tales of Charles Dickens. Here is the legendary Laurence Olivier starring in ‘Mr Micawber's Difficulties’, adapted from Charles Dickens' original 'David Copperfield' and Laurence Olivier starring in 'A Christmas Carol' adapted from Charles Dickens' original 'A Christmas Carol'.Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950's by the late Harry Alan Towers.
By: Theatre Royal, and others
-
Classic English and Irish Dramas Starring Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud, Volume 4
- By: Theatre Royal, Graham Greene, Max Beerbohm
- Narrated by: Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud
- Length: 54 mins
- Original Recording
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 26
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 22
Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas from English and Irish Literature. Here is the legendary Laurence Olivier starring in ‘When Greek Meets Greek’, adapted from the original tale by Graham Greene and John Gielgud starring in 'The Happy Hypocrite' adapted from the original tale by Max Beerbohm. Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950's by the late Harry Alan Towers.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Outstanding
- By Chris on 03-19-23
By: Theatre Royal, and others
What listeners say about Classic English and Scottish Dramas Starring Ralph Richardson and John Mills, Volume 1
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- WG Maverick
- 07-02-22
Oooof! Use headphones
Packed with a punch! Music is too loud but I find I like these old stories.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Katrina
- 08-01-18
A wonderful bit of history …
Here’s your opportunity to listen to a good old fashioned radio show. Just imagine, as you listen, the whole family gathered around the radio. Then a piece of furniture. Yes, furniture stores sold them then. This was something families looked forward to. Before black and white TV and before houses were big enough for families to spread out. This is back in the day where families gathered together. I’m happy to say my children were purposely raised in a home with one TV we had to watch together. How lucky we were!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Margaret
- 12-29-20
almost gave up
the frequent musical interludes were SO much louder than the dialog that I worried about my eardrums.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- bcd
- 08-07-20
audio uneven
I really enjoyed these performances and the stories that supported them . . . .but to hear the actors, I had to turn up the volume. Then the interlude music would be painful, because it was much louder and clearer than the actors. With the magic of today's audio editing technology, I have to believe it would be an easy fix to edit the volume of the music to one more compatible with the spoken performance.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Jane Wykoff
- 04-24-22
Classic, but poor audio
I enjoy these stories and the performances but regret the music, which is tinny and too loud.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Meikaline - 🌬 🕳 .
- 01-07-25
sit back and
remember when -
radio mystery theater production.
lovely and talented.
oldies but goodies.
thoroughly enjoyable.
would recommend.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!