Intrigue...comedy...adventure...unforgettable characters and exotic settings - the legendary story of Treasure Island comes to life in this colourful adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's masterpiece. Join these timeless travellers in this wonderful and immortal tale of treasure and treachery!
The Glyndebourne Opera's 1981 production of the Benjamin Britten opera, based on Shakespeare's play.
Cox works by day, and Box by night. Their rascally landlord lets the same room to both of them and doubles his profit. But eventually they discover they are not only involved with the same girl... but are indeed long-lost brothers! Featuring the London Symphony Orchestra and the Ambrosian Opera Chorus
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Gilbert and Sullivan wrote operas together. They collaborated for over 25 years and created a total of 14 comic operas. Sullivan's memorable melodies are matched to Gilbert's often tongue-twisting words. These operas are as popular today as they were when they were first perform over a 100 years ago. The series provides a lively interpretation of those original creations.
This made-for-TV film, was Lily Savage's first foray into the world of video. Although the working-class, Birkenhead born tart-with-a-heart had already appeared on television briefly (on Jonathan Ross' chat show, and the news footage of the 'Poll Tax Riots', if we can believe her!), Lily, alas Paul O'Grady in drag, hadn't yet hit the mainstream of things, and was still largely confined to the clubs, so this venue was one of their first big engagements.
