Tonight we hope to recapture for you the graciousness of a former age. The material for the programme is not only drawn from the Edwardian era, but ranges from sixteenth century works to the present day. In fact, some of the poetry and music are by comtemporary wroters. The emphasis is on style, not chronology,...
Fender, an old Jewish nightwatchman, dies even while his friend is making him his first good overcoat. He has waited all his life for such a coat, but dies in grief beforehand.
Set in the 15th century, this is the story of Jennet Jourdemayne, accused of witchcraft, and sentenced to be burmed at the stake. Meanwhile Thomas Mendip wants to be hanged…. A love story.
