The Climate of Courage is a 1956 Australian radio play adapted from the novel The Climate of Courage by Jon Cleary.[2] It aired as part of Harry Dearth's Playhouse.[3]
| Genre | radio play |
|---|---|
| Running time | 60 mins (8:00 pm – 9:00 pm) |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | 2UW |
| Created by | Jon Cleary (original novel) |
| Written by | Richard Lane |
| Executive producer(s) | Harry Dearth |
| Original release | September 12, 1956[1] |
It was broadcast again in 1962.[4]
Premise
editDiring World War Two an AIF platoon is cut off from its battalion following a fight with the Japanese. They have to trek through the jungle to the coast.
Cast
edit- John Bushelle as Lieutenant Vern Radcliffe
- John Meillon as Sergeant Jack Savanna
- Brian James as Sergeant Greg Morley
References
edit- ^ "Radio". The Argus (Melbourne). Victoria, Australia. 12 September 1956. p. 10. Retrieved 10 September 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Radio Plays for Next Week – A. B. C. Commercial", ABC Weekly, 18 (36), Sydney: Australian Broadcasting Commission, 8 September 1956, nla.obj-1317684817, retrieved 10 September 2023 – via Trove
- ^ "Advertising". The Argus (Melbourne). Victoria, Australia. 12 September 1956. p. 22. Retrieved 10 September 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "2CA On The Air! 2CA". The Canberra Times. Vol. 36, no. 10, 289. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 28 July 1962. p. 21. Retrieved 28 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.