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Comic Asides: Woodcock

on BBC Two England

In the second of four pilot comedy programmes, a young cabin boy is pressganged on to a clapped-out old tug in 1793. He looks forward to the voyage of his dreams, until he meets the crazy crew.

Contributors

Writer:
Ian McPherson
Director/Producer:
Michael Leggo
Captain:
Prunella Scales
Jasper (ship's parrot):
Frank Skinner
Slyme (evil first mate):
Jonathan Hyde
Cyril:
Michael Angelis
Woodcock:
Phelim McDermott
Edna:
Imelda Staunton
Dr McGregor:
John Bett
Father:
John Rogan
Dai:
Andy Hockley
Gareth:
James Warrior

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