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The Life Story of Les Darcy

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The Life Story of Les Darcy
Genredrama serial
Running time30 mins (9:30 pm – 10:00 pm)
Country of originAustralia
Language(s)English
Directed byJohn Cameron
Recording studioAdelaide
Original release18 March 1955
No. of series1
No. of episodes26

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]

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

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  1. ^ "Les Darcy Story in DB Drama". The Age. 17 March 1955. p. 21.
  2. ^ "Pick of the air". The Argus (Melbourne). Victoria, Australia. 20 May 1955. p. 13. Retrieved 4 March 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Rex Chiplin Says..." Tribune. No. 904. New South Wales, Australia. 20 July 1955. p. 3. Retrieved 4 March 2024 – via National Library of Australia.