The Harpoon

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BBC Radio 7

Comedy: Spoof

Comedy series based on a spoof magazine for young boys

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The Harpoon: Series 3: Episode 3

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Harpoon, Series 3, Episode 3

Great beverages from history, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

Great beverages from history, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Alistair McGowan. From March 1994.

Across the Atlantic alone, and great beverages from history. 

More nostalgic fun in the spoof of boys' adventure story papers - this time, incorporating 'Lathe Monthly'.

Written by Julian Dutton and Peter Baynham.

Performed by:

Alistair McGowan
Peter Baynham
Susie Brann
Mary Elliot-Nelson
Julian Dutton

Producer: Sarah Smith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1994.

The Harpoon: Series 3

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