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Beachcomber ...by the Way

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

starring with
Richard Ingrams and co recreate faithfully the world of the great J.B. MORTON - whose brilliant Beachcomber column paved the way for a great deal of modern humour.
This week: Big White Carstairs explains the ways of the Ahaha tribe, Dr Strabismus sets a trap for a mouse, Colonel Wretch gets a visit from Hercules the Mighty, and Mr Justice
Cocklecarrot encounters the notorious 12 red-bearded dwarfs for the first time.
Adapted by MICHAEL BARFIELD With RICHARD INGRAMS.
Announcer BRIAN PERKINS.
Producer HARRY THOMPSON. Stereo

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Ingrams
Unknown:
J.B. Morton
Unknown:
Mr Justice
Adapted By:
Michael Barfield
Unknown:
Richard Ingrams.
Announcer:
Brian Perkins.
Producer:
Harry Thompson.
Beachcomber:
Richard Ingrams
Prodnose:
John Wells
a host of red-bearded dwarf:
Patricia Routledge
a host of red-bearded dwarf:
John Sessions
Source: Radio Times

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