The Harpoon

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Comedy series based on a spoof magazine for young boys

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A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Alistair McGowan. From July 1992.

Yes, Madam! The Empire's favourite weekly is back on the shelves! 

Nostalgia galore in the first of four lovingly hand-tooled issues of this acclaimed comedy series awaits your collection - this one a bumper summer edition.

Written by Julian Dutton and Peter Baynham.

Performed by:

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

Producer: Sarah Smith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992.

The Harpoon: Series 2

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