The Fosdyke Saga

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

The Fosdyke Saga: 9. Roger the Commando

9. Roger the Commando

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Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front

Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front. Stars Christian Rodska.

"I'm here to acquaint you with the details of your forthcoming Court Martial."  

Now fully recovered, Albert must testify in court...

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. 

Rebecca Fosdyke …. Stephanie Turner
Josiah Fosdyke …. Philip Lowrie
Tom Fosdyke …. David Threlfall
Albert Fosdyke …. Enn Reitel
Roger Ditchley …. Christian Rodska
The Sergeant …. Trevor Cooper
Schmidt …. David Timson
Colonel Boodle …. Larry Lamb
The Judge …. David Ross
Other parts played by Nick Revell and Sally Grace. 

Producer: Alan Nixon

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1983.

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