Details of Peter’s works outside of his Film, Radio, Theatre and Television roles.

1964 Cyrano De Bergerac

Tracklist:

Disc 1:
1. Act 1: A Performance at the Hôtel de Bourgogne
2. Act 2: The Bakery Of The Poets

Disc 2:
1. Act 3: Roxane’s Kiss (Beginning)
2. Act 3: Roxane’s Kiss (Concluded)
3. Act 4: The Cadets Of Gascoyne (Beginning)

Disc 3:
1. Act 4: The Cadets Of Gascoyne (Concluded)
2. Act 5: Cyrano’s The release came with a portfolio, which includes notes on and photos of several notable productions of the play and the entire script of the play.

Above: Contemporary mail order advertisement from The National Review

Note: Peter’s name in the sleeve notes is misspelt as, Peter Wyngard.

1965 The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Above right: Cassette edition (unabridged). Released by HarperCollins on 22 April, 1995

‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ is a delightful early work from a Shakespeare on the verge of brilliance, a rarely performed play that showcases the developing talents of perhaps the greatest literary voice that ever lived. Taking as its plot the venerable theme of the love triangle and its attendant complications, ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ was Shakespeare’s first attempt at romantic comedy, a genre the author was later to master in ‘Twelfth Night’. Read by a talented cast that includes Peter Wyngarde and Edward De Souza, this Howard Sackler production captures all the youthful whimsy, lyricism, and the already-profound grasp of human emotions which characterise early Shakespeare and which makes ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ a must for scholars and beginners alike.

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Wyngarde’s performance as Valentine highlights his command of Shakespearean language and stage presence, reflecting his broader theatrical career, which included roles such as Osric in Hamlet and Petruchio in The Taming of  the Shrew.  This 1965 recording is notable for Peter Wyngarde’s performance, but also as a collectable item for fans of classic theatre and vintage recordings. It remains a valuable example of mid-20th-Century Shakespearian audio productions, preserving the youthful energy and lyricism of Shakespeare’s early work.

1969 Sea Borne Treasure’ – Reel 2

Role: Narrator

Documentary about the finding of natural gas in the North Sea. Produced by Associated British Pathé. 

1987 Queen: ‘The Magic Years’ Volume 1

“Magic Years” – is the ultimate story of one of the world’s biggest rock bands, an action packed ride through the 16 year history of a four-piece who’ve stayed together to become bigger today than ever before.

Role: Introduction

Peter appeared as General Klytus to introduce the first of a three-part documentary about the legendary rock band, Queen entitled, ‘The Magic Years’[1]. The clip was also used in the extended version of their single, ‘Flash’ (1980).

[1]: Queen: The Magic Years was on video cassette only in 1987.

2003 Commentary: A Small War Of Nerves

Peter contributed a commentary to the 35th Anniversary DVD boxset of the Department S series from Australian company, Umbrella. He speaks at length about the episode ‘A Small War of Nerves’, and about working with Anthony Hopkins.

• Format: PAL
• Language: English
• Region: Region B/2 
• Number of discs: 6
• Classification: 12
• Studio: Umbrella
• DVD Release Date: October 2003
• Run Time: 1417 minutes

2007 Don’t Knock Yourself Out

This documentary about the classic TV series The Prisoner (1967) includes rare behind the scenes footage, archival interviews and newly recorded interviews with production personnel and key cast, including Peter.

Peter’s segment is included as an extra on the ‘Jason King; The Complete Series’ DVD boxset (UK).

2008 A Piece of Monologue

Role: Reader

Commissioned by explorative performer, artist and screen and stage designer Marie Gabriella Blunck. The piece was used as part of a performance for the ’08 Season at the Barbican Pit Theatre, London, in September of 2008.

Note: ‘A Piece of Monologue’ was written by Samuel Beckett

2010 Night Dragon

Arist: Graham Roos

Track 1: ‘Quest’ Audio CD (Blue Biro – ASIN: B003FMV0HC)

Role: Reader (with Fenella Fielding)

Listen to the piece here

2012 Vivien Leigh Documentary

Peter being interviewed for the Vivien Leigh documentary.

Commissioned by the Victoria and Albert Museum.

In 2013, the Victoria and Albert Museum acquired the archive of the British film and theatre actress, Vivien Leigh.

Comprising of many never before seen records, letters, personal diaries, photographs, scripts and her numerous awards, it tells the story of her extraordinary life.

This documentary was commissioned by the V&A in the same year and was shown as part of a touring exhibition about Vivien Leigh’s life and career. Also made available to watch on British Airways in-flight entertainment service, ‘High Life’.

2012 Burn, Witch, Burn

A new twenty four-minute interview with Peter that reveals several renowned stars had been interested in starring in the role of Peter Quint in The Innocents, including Alec Guinness, Cary Grant, and Peter O’Toole. Peter received the script for The Night of the Eagle during the period of acclaim for The Innocents. He states he hated the script, but wanted to purchase a new car, and so agreed to star after the script was pared down on supernatural elements Peter found to be silly. He speaks of working with talented actresses like Janet Blair and Margaret Johnson.

Read a transcript of the commentary here

2016 Life After Flash

Life After Flash is a 90 minute documentary about Sam J. Jones and the movie that made his name. Also contains interviews with Brian Blessed, Melody Anderson, Mike Hodges and many more. 

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