WORLD THEATRE
Sir,-It has been interesting to read of the forthcoming World Theatre broadcasts, partly because I knew some of the leading players while I was freelancing for the BBC, but mofe particularly because of the closer association which some New Zealanders’ had with Commander E. J. King Bull, then in the Navy, who later was a producer in the first World Theatre series of programmes. In 1944-5, among merkbery of The Churchill Club-who had come from all parts of the Empire-King Bull started and led a small group of modern, poetry enthusiasts. In the library of Ashburnham Hall], reputedly one of the most lovely homes in England and for a long time a part of the famous Westminster Boys’ School, we chose, réad/ and discussed poems by men like T. S,'Eliot, Dylan Thomas and modern Ameficans. _ About 40, slight, good-looking and in appearance the naval "type," King Bull was very well informed on poetry and drama and its radio presentation. During the war a story went the rounds of the BBC concerning a phone call he made to Broadcasting House when in Home waters. A new and harassed telephone attendant, unawate of his identity, was asked by the Commander to connect him with a certain number. On being asked who was speaking he said, "I’m King Bull." Rgally!" she said tartly. "Well, I’m Queen Cow."
MARJORIE
SKILL
(Russell).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 22, Issue 551, 13 January 1950, Page 5
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229WORLD THEATRE New Zealand Listener, Volume 22, Issue 551, 13 January 1950, Page 5
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