Greywing

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Simon Bullivant - Greywing

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Swishing his cape, Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter becomes a superhero.

4 Extra Debut. How does Bludden-on-Sand's most inept furniture-fitter transform into a costumed super-hero?  Stars Timothy Spall.  From 1992.

"He slipped effortlessly into his super sleek costume...oh how come their tights never wrinkle in the comics?"  Frustrated furniture maker Nigel Struddock, has an alter ego - Greywing - a superhero.  Who can stop dastardly Benny Leake's sabotage plan?   Greywing to the rescue - but can he get the ice cream van to go fast enough?

Written by Simon Bullivant

Nigel Struddock aka Greywing ... Timothy Spall
Benny Leake .... Bernard Hill
Judy Marvick .... Tilly Vosburgh

Other parts played by:

John Baddeley
Andy Rashleigh
Julian Rhind-Tutt

Producer:  Colin Swash

First broadcast on BBC Radio 5 in October 1992.

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