The Men From the Ministry

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The Men from the Ministry

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Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats

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The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch.

The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1970.

The bumbling bureaucrats take charge of Britain's first space launch. 

A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. 

Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham and Ronald Baddiley. 

Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham.

'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. 

Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1970.

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