The Fosdyke Saga

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Bill Tidy and John Junkin's family tripe saga stars Miriam Margolyes.

The Fosdyke Saga: 3. Wealth and Debts

3. Wealth and Debts

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'I am no longer a mere working man. I am a dedicated tripe visionary.'

I am a dedicated tripe visionary.” Josiah Fosdyke’s lofty ambitions are soon thwarted. Starring Philip Lowrie. From 1983.

"I am no longer a mere working man. I am a dedicated tripe visionary." Josiah Fosdyke's lofty ambitions are soon thwarted.

Lancashire, 1902: Will the luck of the Fosdyke family ever take a turn for the better?

A classic tale of struggle, power, personalities and tripe.

Bill Tidy and John Junkin's family saga - based on Tidy's Daily Mirror cartoon strip (1971-1985) parodying John Galsworthy's 'The Forsyte Saga' novels.

Josiah Fosdyke .... Philip Lowrie
Victoria Fosdyke .... Miriam Margolyes
Ben Ditchley .... Colin Douglas
Rebecca Fosdyke …. Stephanie Turner

Other parts played by:

Christopher Barr
Sally Grace
John Junkin

Producer: Alan Nixon

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1983.

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