The Rivals (TV play)

The Rivals is a 1961 television play broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was directed by Christopher Muir.

Premise
Captain Absolute, son of the wealthy Sir Anthony, poses as a penniless ensign to win the heart of Lydia Languish. Lydia's aunt is negotiating another match.

Cast

 * Patricia Kennedy as Mrs Malaprop
 * Patsy King as Lydia
 * James Bailey as Sir Anthony Absolute
 * Fred Parslow as Captain Absolute
 * Michael Duffield as Bob Acres
 * Anne Charleston as Julia
 * George Whaley as Faulkland
 * Clement McCallin as Sir Lucius O'Trigger

Production
Rivals.