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First Draft

on BBC Radio 4 FM

How was the motley troop in Dad's Army recruited, and what were the origins of Porridge? In the first of two programmes Harry Thompson talks to comedy writers, actors and producers about the process by which a glimmer of an idea is transformed into an award-winning comedy.

Contributors

Presenter:
Harry Thompson
Producer:
Elizabeth Abrahams
Producer:
Tom Alban

BBC Radio 4 FM

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