The Harpoon

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BBC Radio 7

Comedy: Spoof

Comedy series based on a spoof magazine for young boys

BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Harpoon: Series 1: Episode 3

Episode 3

Series 1

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Harpoon, Series 1, Episode 3

A special budget edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

A special budget edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Alistair McGowan. From September 1991.

'Laughing through the Depression' - with a slightly budget issue of your nostalgic bumper golden weekly.  

Written by Julian Dutton and Peter Baynham.

Performed by:

Julian Dutton
Peter Baynham
Alistair McGowan
Mary Elliot-Nelson
Bryonie Pritchard

Producer: Sarah Smith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.

The Harpoon: Series 1

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