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Comedy by Edward Rowett set in Hardacre's, the worst advertising agency in London

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Nigel Havers stars as Hardacre’s ad agency have a Christmas party.

It’s Christmas Eve and the ad agency are celebrating their most successful year ever. Starring Josie Lawrence. From 2018.

It’s Christmas Eve, and Joe Starling sits alone in his favourite bar telling the barman his troubles. 

He’s quit his job at Hardacre’s advertising agency.

A few hours earlier on Christmas Eve and Hardacre’s are having a party. Rupert Hardacre (Nigel Havers) has pulled out all the stops to celebrate the agency’s most successful year ever. By creating a wildly popular TV ad for Walton’s department store, Hardacre’s have reached the Promised Land - the reputation of the agency is restored and their future is secured. And it’s all thanks to Joe.

Joe, Hardacre, Amanda and Teddy gather to celebrate their achievement, get drunk, sing some karaoke and ring in Christmas. For once, everything at Hardacre’s has gone right and everyone is happy. 

So how has Joe ended up in that bar?

Hardacre ...... Nigel Havers
Joe ...... Mathew Baynton
Amanda ...... Josie Lawrence
Teddy ...... Rasmus Hardiker
Narrator ...... Victoria Rigby
Bartender ...... Mark Evans
Christmas Ad Voice Over ...... Gordon Kennedy

An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2018.

Reluctant Persuaders: Series 3

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Comedy by Edward Rowett set in Hardacre's, the worst advertising agency in London.

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