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A six-part adaptation of Victor Canning 's novel about the adventures of a man and his horse-drawn caravan touring 1930s rural Kent.
Starring
Richard Griffiths as Mr Finchley. Narrated by James Villiers. 2: Mr Finchley runs into an ancient mariner who has many tales to tell of his life at sea, each one taller than the last. Also, the barber, Horace Blain , has won the Irish
Sweepstake but his new-found wealth has separated him from the one great love of his life, cutting hair. Meanwhile, following hot on Mr
Finchley's tail is Oliver Watt-Anselm , the worst private eye in the world. With John Bird ,
Chris Emmett and Jon Glover.
Adapted by Andy and Eric Merriman Producer Gareth Edwards

Contributors

Unknown:
Victor Canning
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Richard Griffiths
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James Villiers.
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Horace Blain
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Oliver Watt-Anselm
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John Bird
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Chris Emmett
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Jon Glover.
Unknown:
Eric Merriman
Producer:
Gareth Edwards

Lionel Blair presents a light-hearted insight into the ups and downs of the twilight world of theatrical auditions.
With confessions and renditions from
Leslie Grantham , Trevor Nunn , Aimi MacDonald , Brian Murphy , Jill Gascoigne ,
Ruth Madoc , John Altman , George Sewell and Barbara Windsor. Producer Andy Aliffe

Contributors

Unknown:
Lionel Blair
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Leslie Grantham
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Trevor Nunn
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Aimi MacDonald
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Brian Murphy
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Jill Gascoigne
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Ruth Madoc
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John Altman
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George Sewell
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Barbara Windsor.
Producer:
Andy Aliffe

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