Punch and Judy. Tragical comedy or comical tragedy - ACE097.5

Engravings and photographs. Punch VO bemoans how he was forced to soften the violence, etc. British Movietone News item, Lord Townshend, showing celebrations, including a Punch and Judy show, for the coming of age of the seventh Marquess Townshend in 1937. Photographs of seaside shows, and of one at a private house. Caption: "New Life in Old Bones." The Punchman introduces a show. Punch tricks Jack Ketch and hangs him. Caption: "1968. Punch and Judy. Music: Harrison Birtwistle." Punch listens to introduction and commentary of radio broadcast of the opera. Puppets perform the action of extracts from the opera heard over.