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Trapped in Macclesfield in 1834, Jason heads to London but is waylaid by a highwayman.

Trapped in Macclesfield, bored Jason heads to London, but is waylaid by a highwayman. Stars Michael Begley. From July 2003.

Trapped in 19th-century Macclesfield, bored 21st-century Jason Slater heads to London, but is waylaid by a mint-popping highwayman... 

Jason is now Tarquin, the third son of Lord Belport with his faithful valet, Ned.

Jim Poyser's riotous comedy of transportation and delight.

Jason Slater ...... Michael Begley 
Ned ...... Joe Caffrey
Hoskins ...... Kenneth Alan Taylor 
Lord Belport ...... Mark Chatterton 
Millicent ...... Julia Rounthwaite
Henry    ......    James Nickerson  
Highwayman    ......    Toby Hadoke 
Duke of Cranmere    ......    John Craig  

Directed at BBC Manchester by Polly Thomas. 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2003.

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English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century. Stars Michael Begley.

English teacher Jason Slater wakes up in the 19th century. Stars Michael Begley. From June 2003.

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