Alexis, son of Sir Marmaduke Pointdextre, determined that all share the purity of his true love to Aline, daughter of Lady Sangazure, arranges for a love potion to be administered to everyone in the village.
General Note: Features: an introduction to the opera by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., "Making of featurette", Gilbert & Sullivan profile, song index.Libretto in English (19 p.) in container.Originally produced by W.L. Leasing Limited in 1982."From the popular series seen on PBS and the BBC"--Container.
Creation/Production Credits Note: Production designer, Allan Cameron ; lighting designer, Paul Beeson ; choreographer, Terry Gilbert ; videotape editor, Barry Stevens.
Participant or Performer Note: Clive Revill (John Wellington Wells) ; David Kernan (Dr. Daly) ; Alexander Oliver (Alexis) ; Nan Christie (Aline) ; Donald Adams (Sir Marmaduke) ; Nuala Willis (Lady Sangazure) ; Janis Kelly (Constance) ; supporting soloists ; Ambrosian Opera Chorus ; London Symphony Orchestra ; Alexander Faris, conductor.Presenter, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.