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Taptoe Through the Telephones
A comedy thriller by JOHN FLETCHER with and as The Computer
Gerald is a keen young telephone-tapper working for 'Britain's fastest growth industry' - computer espionage. He spends his spare time playing with electronic gadgetry in his attic while his wife consoles herself with the gin bottle downstairs.
Meanwhile, intrigues and conspiracies are afoot at the Computer Centre ...
Radiophonic music and effects by DICK MILLS
Directed by SHAUN MACLOUGHLIN BBC Bristol Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
John Fletcher
Unknown:
Dick Mills
Directed By:
Shaun MacLoughlin
Gerald:
Nigel Anthony
The Computer:
Penelope Lee
Annette:
Judith Arthy
Cmdr Hodgson:
Neil Stacy
Simpkins:
Bill Wallis
Ed:
Blain Fairman
Larry:
Bob Sherman
Mr Patterson:
Rex Holdsworth
Source: Radio Times

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