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Mr Finchley Takes the Road

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A six-part adaptation by Andy and Eric Merriman of Victor Canning 's novel about the adventures of a man and his horse-drawn caravan touring 1930s rural Kent. Starring Richard Griffiths.
Narrated by James Villiers. 5: Mr Finchley goes on a crusade, Master Finchley plays truant, and a barber gets a close shave.
Narrated by James Villiers Producer Gareth Edwards

Contributors

Unknown:
Eric Merriman
Unknown:
Victor Canning
Unknown:
Richard Griffiths.
Unknown:
James Villiers.
Unknown:
James Villiers
Producer:
Gareth Edwards
Turk:
Peter Vaughan
Mr Blain:
John Bird
Robert Finchley:
Robert Gill
Mr Harbottle:
Piers Gibbon
Miss Slater:
Kate Binchy
Sir Simon Penickle:
Alan Thompson
The Mechanic:
David Howarth
Source: Radio Times

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