Hi! Thanks so much for listening! I appreciate it so much because I am a very small Channel. If I researched correctly Bernard Cribbins played the part in THIS radio play (I believe he was in "Doctor Who," so that may be one of the places you've heard him possibly). The movie version is FANTASTIC! Thanks for being here! Stay safe♥️ Amanda
What a classic! I've always loved this version... I think it's it's one of the very best Hobson's Choice productions in any genre. Lancashire's King Lear, faced with the refusal of his Goneril and Regan and their husbands to look after him in his old age, finally finds the humility to appreciate the true worth of his hard-grafting Cordelia and her husband. Cordelia's limpid personality is rewritten as the feisty Maggie, a real, down-to-earth Lancashire lass. And what a treasure of English literature she is!
You are so welcome I love this movie it is one of my top 10 I love it! Thank you for listening and subscribe if you can! I love your screen name! -Amanda
Wow! It’s the first time I’ve been introduced to this story and quite happy I hung in there. It started out slowly laying the groundwork for a great story. And it only picked up momentum. This is another example where one must listen to a production a little bit longer before you give up on it. It might be that your in a certain mood that makes you wonder where a story is going, or some other factor. But stick with it. I will listen again because I think I missed the opportunity to let it all sink in. I loved all the characters growth in the play. Even Hobson grew, I think, by being humbled. I was sure wondering what Maggie’s motives were at the beginning. I loved this play and will listen again. Thank you for the opportunity for us to enjoy a medium so satisfying. BRAVO!!!
Thank you for this Harold Brighouse gem. I hadn't appreciated the Dr MacFarlane (Duncan MacIntyre) role so much in previous renditions. Wonderful dialogue
This is a famous play done by many actors over the decades. Sir John Mills made a brilliant film of this story as the picture shows and also starring Charles Lawton shown also.Thank you for the upload.
I love this play, thanks for posting. I saw John Savident (Fred Elliot, Coronation St) play Hobson at The Lowry. He was marvellous. I’ve subscribed. 👍Let’s ‘ave no uppishness on this channel. 😀
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it! I'll be back with new uploads within the next week as I have been gone from this channel but I've been doing a lot of work on it lately and I can't wait to be back with new shows. Have a nice weekend! -Amanda
What a gem. I was surprised that such a strongly feminist play/film could have been produced at the time and done so well. The dialogue is superbly written and acted. Really sharp and witty. I had to listen to some lines again because it's so dense and quick.
In 1962, when this was produced, Britain was already strongly feminist, especially compared with other countries. In any case, Harold Brighouse always dealt with social themes and called out inequality of any sort.
@@janebrown7231 I didn't know this. I wish it was more commonly known and we didn't have to learn about it by accident. This is a really strong film with a message that is so skilfully written it is still light entertainment for the family. I was glued to it, start to finish.
@Kevin Gorringe I'm glad you found it so enjoyable. I love it... it's a classic. Yes, by the very early 60s British women were beginning to come into their power. By the mid-60s, the atmosphere was amazing... probably as many young men were feminist as young women. People thought that the western world was finally within close reach of equality. They would have been horrified by what's happened since, particularly in America. Harold Brighouse had already been writing for some time and like many, many renowned authors of that era, his focus was social inequality - unequal gender roles, class structure and unfair pay discrimination, and more. They were an important part of a strong social movement which was incredibly healthy and moved Britain a long way closer to a classless society. It remains much less class-structured than America. This is part of the 'socialism' that terrifies America so much... along with better working conditions, lots of paid holidays and free healthcare! It's good to be able to swap notes on our experience and backgrounds.
Hello once again, I love all plays that are historically set what I mean is early English of old England and it's literature. For another example all plays that are set in WWII if they are navel plays or British defense against Adolf Hitler. I never looked it up to see how accurate they may be but I listen to them over and over again. So they must say, Thank you once again
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Basic Summary: Hobson’s Choice An unsung comic triumph from David Lean, Hobson’s Choice stars the legendary Charles Laughton as the harrumphing Henry Hobson, the owner of a boot shop in late Victorian northern England. With his haughty, independent daughter Maggie (Brenda De Banzie) decides to forge her own path, romantically and professionally, with none other than Henry’s prized bootsmith Will (a splendid John Mills), father and daughter find themselves head-to-head in a fiery match of wills. Equally charming and caustic, Hobson’s Choice, adapted from Harold Brighouse’s famous play, is filled to the brim with great performances and elegant, inventive camera work.
Originally broadcast on the Light Programme (Northern) on Wednesday 14th November, 1962 produced by Alfred Bradley..... (source Genome project).......cast as follows...... by Harold Brighouse with Wilfred Pickles as Horation Hobson, Bernard Cribbins as Willie Mossop, and Barbara Young as Maggie High-class shoemaker Horatio Hobson's eldest daughter Maggie decides to marry his simple-hearted apprentice Willie, and set up shop in opposition. (1962) (Rptd: next Sunday 2.30 pm) Contributors Author: Harold Brighouse Music: Neville McGrath Producer: Alfred Bradley Horatio Hobson: Wilfred Pickles Willie Mossop: Bernard Cribbins Maggie: Barbara Young Alice: Anna Cropper Albert: John Normington Tubby: Graham Rigby Jim Heeler: Henry Livings Dr Macfarlane: Duncan McIntyre Vicky: Karal Gardner Mrs Hepworth: Marion Dawson Ada Figgins: Elizabeth Bell Fred Beenstock: Geoffrey Hinsliff
Really enjoyed this play .... Thank you so much !! Who was it who acted as Will? I’m sure I’ve heard him in another play.
Hi! Thanks so much for listening! I appreciate it so much because I am a very small Channel. If I researched correctly Bernard Cribbins played the part in THIS radio play (I believe he was in "Doctor Who," so that may be one of the places you've heard him possibly). The movie version is FANTASTIC! Thanks for being here! Stay safe♥️ Amanda
Old Time Radio At Night Thank you so much for taking the time to look this up for me - I really appreciate it !!!!!
@@lindamurray5845 Of course! Anytime I'm able to I definitely will be happy to! Have a good day love! 🥰
Bernard cribbinss I think
More enjoyable than looking at television. Thank you
Couldn't agree more
What a classic! I've always loved this version... I think it's it's one of the very best Hobson's Choice productions in any genre.
Lancashire's King Lear, faced with the refusal of his Goneril and Regan and their husbands to look after him in his old age, finally finds the humility to appreciate the true worth of his hard-grafting Cordelia and her husband. Cordelia's limpid personality is rewritten as the feisty Maggie, a real, down-to-earth Lancashire lass. And what a treasure of English literature she is!
This movie is a fave. John Mills and Charles Laughton have never made a bad movie.
Thanks very much for the upload.
You are so welcome I love this movie it is one of my top 10 I love it! Thank you for listening and subscribe if you can! I love your screen name! -Amanda
@@oldtimeradioatnight ~ Ooops! Thought I had subbed. Have now! Thanks Amanda. ᓚᘏᗢ
Wow! It’s the first time I’ve been introduced to this story and quite happy I hung in there. It started out slowly laying the groundwork for a great story. And it only picked up momentum.
This is another example where one must listen to a production a little bit longer before you give up on it. It might be that your in a certain mood that makes you wonder where a story is going, or some other factor. But stick with it. I will listen again because I think I missed the opportunity to let it all sink in.
I loved all the characters growth in the play. Even Hobson grew, I think, by being humbled. I was sure wondering what Maggie’s motives were at the beginning.
I loved this play and will listen again. Thank you for the opportunity for us to enjoy a medium so satisfying.
BRAVO!!!
Thank you for this Harold Brighouse gem. I hadn't appreciated the Dr MacFarlane (Duncan MacIntyre) role so much in previous renditions. Wonderful dialogue
I love that doctor! I’ve had to pause several times to catch my breath from laughing!
Wonderful - I loved listening and so did my mom - thank you for posting
Loved this! A real classic with a great cast. Well worth listening to.
I know, I love this play and I love the movie as well it is such a great one! Thank you so much for listening I really appreciate it! 😉👋-Amanda
This is a famous play done by many actors over the decades. Sir John Mills made a brilliant film of this story as the picture shows and also starring Charles Lawton shown also.Thank you for the upload.
I LOVE this one! Thank you SO much for listening! I'm trying my best to make a go of it. Have a wonderful day! ❤️
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New sub from The UK wow what a great mix of choices of the stories..across the Pond too😊
Hello Ester! I'm so glad you're enjoying it! 👋😉
I love this play, thanks for posting. I saw John Savident (Fred Elliot, Coronation St) play Hobson at The Lowry. He was marvellous. I’ve subscribed. 👍Let’s ‘ave no uppishness on this channel. 😀
Really enjoyable
Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it! I'll be back with new uploads within the next week as I have been gone from this channel but I've been doing a lot of work on it lately and I can't wait to be back with new shows. Have a nice weekend! -Amanda
What a gem. I was surprised that such a strongly feminist play/film could have been produced at the time and done so well.
The dialogue is superbly written and acted. Really sharp and witty. I had to listen to some lines again because it's so dense and quick.
In 1962, when this was produced, Britain was already strongly feminist, especially compared with other countries.
In any case, Harold Brighouse always dealt with social themes and called out inequality of any sort.
@@janebrown7231 I didn't know this. I wish it was more commonly known and we didn't have to learn about it by accident. This is a really strong film with a message that is so skilfully written it is still light entertainment for the family. I was glued to it, start to finish.
@Kevin Gorringe I'm glad you found it so enjoyable. I love it... it's a classic.
Yes, by the very early 60s British women were beginning to come into their power. By the mid-60s, the atmosphere was amazing... probably as many young men were feminist as young women. People thought that the western world was finally within close reach of equality. They would have been horrified by what's happened since, particularly in America.
Harold Brighouse had already been writing for some time and like many, many renowned authors of that era, his focus was social inequality - unequal gender roles, class structure and unfair pay discrimination, and more. They were an important part of a strong social movement which was incredibly healthy and moved Britain a long way closer to a classless society. It remains much less class-structured than America.
This is part of the 'socialism' that terrifies America so much... along with better working conditions, lots of paid holidays and free healthcare!
It's good to be able to swap notes on our experience and backgrounds.
Hello once again,
I love all plays that are historically set what I mean is early English of old England and it's literature.
For another example all plays that are set in WWII if they are navel plays or British defense against Adolf Hitler.
I never looked it up to see how accurate they may be but I listen to them over and over again.
So they must say,
Thank you
once again
Thirty and shelved....Lol 😀
Hey thank you for listening I really appreciate you I'm so happy to be back! 👋
Hey y'all, I'm Amanda. Plz do me a favor & hit SUBSCRIBE & the THUMBS UP as it helps my videos get recommended to others. Thanks! Much appreciated! 😉🎙️
Basic Summary:
Hobson’s Choice
An unsung comic triumph from David Lean, Hobson’s Choice stars the legendary Charles Laughton as the harrumphing Henry Hobson, the owner of a boot shop in late Victorian northern England. With his haughty, independent daughter Maggie (Brenda De Banzie) decides to forge her own path, romantically and professionally, with none other than Henry’s prized bootsmith Will (a splendid John Mills), father and daughter find themselves head-to-head in a fiery match of wills. Equally charming and caustic, Hobson’s Choice, adapted from Harold Brighouse’s famous play, is filled to the brim with great performances and elegant, inventive camera work.
That refers to the film.
This is the radio play, which has a different set of renowned actors and is excellent in its own right.
That was so fun. And well before feminism, too.
Originally broadcast on the Light Programme (Northern) on Wednesday 14th November, 1962 produced by Alfred Bradley.....
(source Genome project).......cast as follows......
by Harold Brighouse
with Wilfred Pickles as Horation Hobson, Bernard Cribbins as Willie Mossop, and Barbara Young as Maggie
High-class shoemaker Horatio Hobson's eldest daughter Maggie decides to marry his simple-hearted apprentice Willie, and set up shop in opposition.
(1962) (Rptd: next Sunday 2.30 pm)
Contributors
Author: Harold Brighouse
Music: Neville McGrath
Producer: Alfred Bradley
Horatio Hobson: Wilfred Pickles
Willie Mossop: Bernard Cribbins
Maggie: Barbara Young
Alice: Anna Cropper
Albert: John Normington
Tubby: Graham Rigby
Jim Heeler: Henry Livings
Dr Macfarlane: Duncan McIntyre
Vicky: Karal Gardner
Mrs Hepworth: Marion Dawson
Ada Figgins: Elizabeth Bell
Fred Beenstock: Geoffrey Hinsliff
Imagine if it was that easy to get a good husband...😅😅
Bernard Cribbins wasn’t a patch on John Mills’ performance.
Utter rubbish....Bernard Cribbins' performance is at least the equal....as is the whole production with the film.
@david sandz Yes, this acting and directing is among the very best Hobson's Choice productions in any genre.
David Lean's 1954 film was wonderful & it gave greater scope to John Mills with more scenes to develope his wonderful roll.
No trigger warning!! Yet?