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Jim the Great

Series 1

Episode 5: The King Jim Abacus Dating Service

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The moustachioed monarch has a go at match-making, but warm hearts come with cold feet.

Historical regal romp starring Jimmy Edwards.

With Julian Orchard, John Baddeley, Joan Sanderson, Alexandra Dane, Fred Harris, Nicolette McKenzie and Douglas Blackwell.

Jim The Great ran for 2 series on BBC Radio 2 between 1976 - 1979.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in April 1977. Show less

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