Samuel's pompous son-in-law, Ezekiel, is kidnapped by a rebel militia.

Can anyone be bothered to rescue him?

Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence.

Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.

McGurk ...... Andy Hamilton
Samuel ...... Jay Tarses
Joshua ...... Tony Maudsley
Mary ...... Julia Hills
Ezekiel ...... Hugh Dennis
Captain Brimshaw ...... James Fleet

With Philip Pope and Michael Fenton Stevens

Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006. Show less