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Jim the Great

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Back in England's days of feudal fiefdoms, one particular chieftain was very hard up...

Back in England's days of feudal fiefdoms, one particular chieftain was very hard up... Stars Jimmy Edwards

Jim the Great: Series 1

Jim the Great: Series 1: Episode 4: The Great Celtic Arms Race

Episode 4

Episode 4: The Great Celtic Arms Race

Series 1

The Great Celtic Arms Race

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Jim the Great, Series 1, The Great Celtic Arms Race

The downtrodden figurehead is again bested, then he acquires a new toy - a 'thunderlog'.

The downtrodden figurehead is once more bested by King Cedric. Then he acquires a new toy - a 'thunderlog'. From April 1977.

King Jim is bested by King Cedric. Then he acquires a new toy - a 'thunderlog'.

Historical regal romp starring Jimmy Edwards. 

With Julian Orchard, John Baddeley, Andrew Palmer, Ronald Baddiley, Jon Glover, Joan Sanderson and Kenneth Connor.

Jim The Great ran for 2 series on BBC Radio 2 between 1976 - 1979.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in April 1977.

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