The Life Story of Les Darcy is a 1955 Australian radio serial which dramatised the life of boxer Les Darcy. John Cameron produced and Alan Lane played the title role. The show was recorded in Adelaide and was also known as The Darcy Story.[1]
| Genre | drama serial |
|---|---|
| Running time | 30 mins (9:30 pm – 10:00 pm) |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language(s) | English |
| Directed by | John Cameron |
| Recording studio | Adelaide |
| Original release | 18 March 1955 |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
Episodes were recorded as 13 one-hour installments. They were broadcast for thirty minutes.[2] The series was criticised for its lack of accuracy by Darcy's family.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Les Darcy Story in DB Drama". The Age. 17 March 1955. p. 21.
- ^ "Pick of the air". The Argus (Melbourne). Victoria, Australia. 20 May 1955. p. 13. Retrieved 4 March 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Rex Chiplin Says..." Tribune. No. 904. New South Wales, Australia. 20 July 1955. p. 3. Retrieved 4 March 2024 – via National Library of Australia.