Adam Lindsay Gordon (radio feature)

Adam Linsday Gordon is a 1948 Australian radio drama by John Thompson starring Peter Finch as Adam Lindsay Gordon. It was recorded before Finch left Australia for England.[4]

Adam Lindsay Gordon
Genrefeature
Running time60 min
Country of originAustralia
Language(s)English
SyndicatesABC
StarringPeter Finch
Written byJohn Thompson
Directed byJohn Thompson[1]
Original releaseJuly 1, 1948 (1948-07-01)[2][3]

It aired again in 1949 as part of a series called Australian Gallery. The Adelaide News said "I missed the opening sequences, a matter for regret. I would like to hear the whole show again, which is more than I can say for most radio programs. I found what I did hear more than half outstanding listening."[5]

The play was also known as Gordon the Poet.[6]

Cast edit

  • Peter Finch as Adam Lindsay Gordon
  • John Cazabon as Father Tenison Woods
  • Billy Lockwood as Maggie[7]

References edit

  1. ^ "Gordon Broadcast". The Border Watch. Vol. 89, no. 10, 009. South Australia. 7 June 1949. p. 1. Retrieved 2 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Gordon Broadcast Tonight". The Border Watch. Vol. 88, no. 9867. South Australia. 1 July 1948. p. 1. Retrieved 2 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Radio Roundabout", ABC Weekly, 10 (27), 3 July 1948, nla.obj-1430470435, retrieved 2 January 2024 – via Trove
  4. ^ "Peter Finch to Star in AR Gordon Drama". The Age. No. 29359. Victoria, Australia. 2 June 1949. p. 13. Retrieved 2 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "Radio Roundabout". New]. Vol. 52, no. 8, 065. 11 June 1949. p. 5. Retrieved 2 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. ^ "Dvorak's Songs To-night". Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate. No. 22, 676. New South Wales, Australia. 7 June 1949. p. 4. Retrieved 2 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ^ "Gordon Broadcast on Thursday". The Border Watch. Vol. 88F, no. 9866. South Australia. 29 June 1948. p. 1. Retrieved 2 January 2024 – via National Library of Australia.