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Surreal comedy in which a trio of 'posties' get embroiled in escapades. Stars Ben Miller.

The surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties'. Stars Ben Miller, John Thomson and Felicity Montagu. From November 1992.

Everyone goes on and on about how boring professional cycling is compared to the 1980s. 

So if Brian, Derek and Sue have to leave the Post Office to look after itself for a bit and do something about it, then it's really ungrateful to start complaining. 

Anyway, sorting mail is much harder than it looks, so they probably need a break. And it'll be loads better than some of the rubbish on telly these days. 

The surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties'.

Written by and starring Ben Miller.    

Brian    ......    Ben Miller  
Derek    ......    John Thomson  
Sue    ......    Felicity Montagu 
Mr Tilbury    ......    Jim Barclay 
Captain    ......    Alastair McGowan 
Melinda    ......    Joanna Brooks 
Jack Finlay    ......    David Mellor

Music by Doctor Who composer Murray Gold

Producer: Gareth Edwards 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1992.

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The escapades of a trio of 'posties'. Surreal comedy starring Ben Miller.

A trio of 'posties' are embroiled in a series of escapades. Surreal comedy written by and starring Ben Miller, With John Thomson and Felicity Montagu.

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