Eclipsed by Under Milk Wood: Henry Reed and the Italia Prize.

The article focuses on the underappreciated radio plays of Henry Reed, particularly his work "The Streets of Pompeii," which won second prize in the Italia Prize competition in 1953. It explores Reed's contributions to radio drama, his recognition in international competitions, and the BBC's consistent consideration of his plays, shedding light on his significance alongside more renowned contemporaries like Dylan Thomas and Louis MacNeice.