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The Return of General Forefinger

Network Three
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A Comedy of Motive by Giles Cooper
Giles Cooper, undoubtedly one of the outstanding dramatists Radio has produced, died tragically last December. This play is a good example of his very personal brand of black humour.
Fourth broadcast
The Disagreeable Oyster by Giles Cooper : January 29

Contributors

Writer:
Giles Cooper
Producer:
Michael Bakewell
Binnie:
Muriel Pavlow
Augusta Forefinger:
Mary O'Farrell
George F Brady:
Nigel Stock
Quentin Ashmold:
Peter Howell
Linda:
Elizabeth Proud
Spine-Pad:
Norman Wynne
Macnab:
Roger Snowdon
Moti:
David Spenser
Clancy:
Robert Mooney
Tim:
Kenneth Dight
Source: Radio Times

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