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Gimlet by JAMES SAUNDERS
James Saunders ' early comedy first appeared on stage as Double, Double and shortly afterwards he wrote a radio version, with the new title.
The play is set in the canteen of a bus depot where the pursuit of happiness is a topic which must take its place with route changes and the state of the steak and kidney pie.
Directed by JOHN GIBSON (First broadcast in 1963)

Contributors

Unknown:
James Saunders
Unknown:
James Saunders
Directed By:
John Gibson
Nellie:
Barbara -Mitchell
Grunge:
Peterpratt
Nimrod:
Roger Snowdon
Fran:
Avril Elgar
The Inspector:
Hamilton Dyce
Pumfrit:
Derek Blomfield
Gimlet:
Anthony Hall
Lillian:
Elizabeth Morgan
Iris:
Joy Osborne
]Bert Dogg:
Donald McKillop
Source: Radio Times

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