John Van Druten Bell, Book And Candle 1997

John van Druten

(5 stars; 2 reviews)

Bell, Book and Candle is a captivating adaptation of John van Druten's play, directed by Ned Chaillet. The story follows Anthony Henderson, who finds himself bewitched and bewildered as he stumbles into the Christmas cauldron of a Knightsbridge witches' coven. Just as he arrives, Gillian Holroyd decides she wants a new man in her life.

This enchanting tale features performances by Beatie Edney as Gillian Holroyd, Stephen Moore as Anthony Henderson, Ann Beach as Miss Holroyd, and Nicholas Boulton as Nicholas Holroyd. The music is provided by Mia Soteriou, with Merlin Shepherd on clarinet and Brent Snell on violin.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.