Black Lightning (radio serial)

Black Lightning is a 1952 Australian radio serial from George Edwards Productions and Columbia. It had a Sydney underworld setting and action took place out at Lightning Ridge.[1] This was unusual for Australian radio at the time as most locally made dramas were set outside Australia.[2] It has been called one of the best serials from Columbia at this time.[3]

Black Lightning
Genredrama serial
Running time15 mins (7:15 pm – 7:30 pm)
Country of originAustralia
Language(s)English
StarringHarp McGuire
Written byAnthony Scott Veitch
Directed byTom Farley
Recording studioSydney
Original release16 June 1952

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References

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  1. ^ "Worth hearing". The Herald. No. 23, 419. Victoria, Australia. 16 June 1952. p. 9. Retrieved 29 August 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Be natural on the air "Mike fright" mars many a radio show". Sunday Mail. No. 1670. Queensland, Australia. 28 September 1952. p. 15. Retrieved 29 August 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ Phil, Peter (2016). Drama in Silent Rooms. Eureka Media Communications. p. 381.
  4. ^ "KZ thriller special". The Age. 12 June 1952. p. 15.
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