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Doctor Thumper and the Incredibly Inky Ruler

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Fulton discloses the facts behind his long absence, and where he’s been.

Fulton discloses the facts behind his long absence, and where he’s been. Stars Robin Bailey. From June 1980.

Fulton finally discloses the facts behind his long absence, and where he’s been... 

Starring Robin Bailey.

As suddenly as he disappeared, Fulton Jones returned to his family – wife Margaret, and children Rosie and Martin.

He went to the newsagent to buy matches 20 years before and, bold as brass, waltzed back assuming his role as father figure once more. Margaret is perplexed, whilst Rosie and Martin are furious with him.

Sitcom written by Peter Tinniswood.

Fulton …. Robin Bailey 
Margaret …. Doreen Mantle
Rosie …. Liz Goulding
Martin …. David Troughton 
Cyrilla …. Ursula Smith
Ernest Blackrock …. Christopher Benjamin

Producer: Griff Rhys Jones  

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1980.

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Fulton Jones suddenly returns to his family after walking out 20 years before.

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