Moonfall was a 1959 British radio play by Bruce Stewart about an American rocket trip to the moon, that leaves from Australia.[1] It was an early science fiction work from Stewart who developed a strong reputation in that field in television.[2][3] Like many of Stewart's early British work it was set in the Antipodes.[4]
| Genre | drama play |
|---|---|
| Running time | 60 mins (8:00 pm – 9:00 pm) |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | BBC |
| Written by | Bruce Stewart |
| Directed by | David Godfrey |
| Original release | January 15, 1959 |
The play was performed in New Zealand radio in 1959[5] and 1961.[6]
Cast of 1959 BBC Production
edit- John Hollis as Casey
- Frederick Schiller as Dr Bauer
- John Cazabon as Lewis
- Sheila Grant as Dora
- MacDonald Parke as General Race
- June Tobin as Gloria
- Alexander Gray as Eric Wilson
- Jane Jordan Rogers as Linda Everet
- Hugh Manning as Dr John Fanshawe
- Stuart Nichol as Dr Oakie
- Ronald Wilson as Dr Peter Hartley
References
edit- ^ "In the limelight". The Surrey Mirror and County Post. 30 January 1959. p. 12.
- ^ "Radio". The Daily Telegraph. 15 January 1959. p. 12.
- ^ "Bruce Stewart radio plays". Sutton Elms.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (10 January 2021). "Forgotten Australian Television Plays: The Devil Makes Sunday". Filmink.
- ^ "Radio". Press. Vol. XCVIII, no. 29011. 28 September 1959. p. 8.
- ^ Featherstone, Paul. "Bruce Stewart". Sutton Elms.
External links
edit- Moonfall at Genome