The Shark Fishers
The Shark Fishers is a 1955 Australian radio play by Colin Thiele.
| Genre | drama play |
|---|---|
| Running time | 60 mins |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | ABC |
| Written by | Colin Thiele |
| Original release | September 1955 |
It aired on the ABC in 1955 under the direction of Leslie Rees and starring Denys Burrows.[1][2] It was very popular and was recorded again in 1958[3] [4] and 1962. It is probably Thiele's best known radio play.[5]
Unlike Thiele's previous well known radio plays Burke and Wills and The Edge of Ice it was written in prose not verse.[6]
Plot
Alex Hastings has given up shark-fishing because his young wife, Doris, is about to have a baby. However, when news comes in about schools of edible sharks, Alex's brother persuades him to go on the family out to hunt some. He has to deal with Ike, an embittered old fisherman, and a hurricane.
References
- Australian Broadcasting Commission. (3 September 1955) [1939], "No title", v. : ill. ; 29cm., ABC weekly, Sydney: ABC, 17 (35), nla.obj-1540219149, retrieved 14 August 2023 – via Trove
- Australian Broadcasting Commission. (26 November 1955) [1939], "RADIO PLAYS FOR NEXT WEEK A.B.C.", v. : ill. ; 29cm., ABC weekly, Sydney: ABC, 17 (47), nla.obj-1542406832, retrieved 14 August 2023 – via Trove
- "'Umbrella' adapted for radio presentation". The Age. 14 November 1958.
- Australian Broadcasting Commission. (12 November 1958) [1939], "A.B.C. radio plays for the week", v. : ill. ; 29cm., ABC weekly, Sydney: ABC, 20 (46), nla.obj-1449166355, retrieved 14 August 2023 – via Trove
- "Noted Lecturer to Visit". The Beverley Times. Vol. 57, no. 31. Western Australia. 3 August 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 14 August 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- "Radio Play By Port Lincoln Author". Port Lincoln Times. Vol. XXVII, no. 1596. South Australia. 29 September 1955. p. 1. Retrieved 14 August 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
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