In Writing
| Company type | Television play |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television, Drama |
| Founded | 1961 |
| Founder | Raymond Bowers |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Kevin Shine (director), Raymond Bowers (writer) |
| Products | Television drama |
In Writing is a television play from Australia, written by Raymond Bowers, an Australian author residing in London, and directed by Kevin Shine in 1961.
Initially broadcast by the BBC in 1956, the work was also transformed into stage and radio formats. During the early period of Australian television, local TV dramas were uncommon, with In Writing standing out as one of several thriller productions of that era.
Plot
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, the narrative revolves around "an extraordinary murder in London involving a married couple, investigated through unconventional methods by Detective-Inspector Hurst." The story centers on James Peebles, who has developed a friendship with John Clostin's wife, creating conflict with Clostin.
Cast
- Leonard Teale portraying Detective Inspector Hurst
- Ric Hutton as John Clostin
- Anne Haddy playing Mrs Clostin
- James Workman cast as Pr Bowman
- Richard Parry in the role of James Peebles
- Jack Ford as Sergeant
- Carolyn Keely as waitress
Production
The play was originally produced for British television in 1956, featuring Bernard Lee and Terence Morgan, and represented Bowers' second script for Australian TV following It's the Geography That Counts. Additionally, it was adapted for Australian radio in 1961.
Reception
The Sydney Morning Herald characterized the play as an "unassuming little suspense drama" which at times "overcomplicated itself" and revealed "too few key details to be entirely fair to viewers."