My Gaiety Girls

My Gaiety Girls is a four-part radio series by John Peacock, based on the story of George Edwardes and the Gaiety Theatre. It was first broadcast on BBC Radio from 1998-1999.

Part One - I'll Strike You With A Feather

First broadcast on 14 December 1998.

Edwardes, box office manager of the Savoy Theatre, obtains a half share in the failing Gaiety Theatre with the help of Nellie Farren.

Cast:

• Gavin Muir
• Nicola McAuliffe
• Alison Pettitt
• Geoffrey Whitehead

Directed by David Blount

Part Two - Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-De-Ay

First broadcast on 21 December 1998.

Edwardes revitalises the Gaiety and grooms the chorus girls to be ladies.

Cast:

• Gavin Muir
• Kelly Hunter
• Alison Pettitt
• Robert Harper

Directed by David Blount

Part Three - A Little Bit of String

First broadcast on 28 December 1998.

Cast:

• Gavin Muir
• Tracy Wiles

Directed by David Blount

Part Four - The Sultan of Zanzibar

First broadcast on 04 January 1999.

Cast:

• Gavin Muir
• Lisa Hull

Directed by David Blount