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Gilbert and Sullivan, the Very Models

  1. Overview
  2. Fact Sheet

Mr d'Oyly Carte introduces Mr Gilbert to Mr Sullivan, hoping they will write a comic opera. The two men greet the idea with less than enthusiasm, but nevertheless HMS Pinafore is triumphantly launched…

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Gilbert and Sullivan, the Very Models

    Directed by: Barry J. C. PURVES

    Country: United Kingdom

    Year of production: 1998

    Running time: 16 min

  • Technique

    Category:

    Techniques used: puppets

    Process: Colour

  • Credits

    Directed by: Barry J. C. PURVES

    Production: BARE BOARDS PRODUCTIONS, Christopher O'HARE

    Distribution: CHANNEL 4 TELEVISION

    Script: Barry J. C. Purves

    Storyboard: Barry J. C. Purves

    Animation: Barry J. C. Purves

    Camera: Jean-Marc Ferrière

    Music: Wyn Davies

    Sound: Flix Facilities

    Editing: Nibs Senior

    Voice: Sandra Dugdale, Anna Burford, Christopher Gillett, Steven Pimlott, Roland Wood, Daphne Oxenford, David Holt