The Golden Age of Australian Radio Drama: 1923-1960 - Softcover

Lane, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0522847048 ISBN 13: 9780522847048

Publisher: Melbourne Univ Pr

Synopsis

The twenty years preceding the arrival of television are usually described as the 'Golden Years' of Australian radio broadcasting. It was the time of 'Mo', the beginning of June Salter's career, and when such stars as Peter Finch, John Meillon and Queenie Ashton graced the airwaves. It was a period of unique activity, and Richard Lane has provided biographies of the principal actors, writers and producers who worked in radio drama in Australia from the beginning of public broadcasting in this country up to the early years of television.
The arrangement of biographies is chronological, in related groups, so that the work may be read as a history of the industry in the context of the times. Each grouping has some introductory works to identify the group's place in the overall pattern, and to give something of the historical background.

About this title

About the Author

Richard Lane was one of the founders of the Australian Writers' Guild. Since having his first radio plays produced and broadcast at the age of eighteen he has won no fewer that four AWGIES.

Review

'. . . a wonderful history which evokes both the conditions and the mood of the time.' -- Brian Jeffrey, Canberra Times

'Professionally crafted, A fine contribution to cultural history.' -- Age

Edition details

• Publisher: Melbourne Univ Pr
• ISBN 10: 0522847048
• ISBN 13: 9780522847048
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English