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A six-part adaptation by Andy and Eric Merriman of Victor Canning 's novel about the adventures of a man and his horse-drawn caravan touring 1930s rural Kent. Starring Richard Griffiths.
Narrated by James Villiers. 5: Mr Finchley goes on a crusade, Master Finchley plays truant, and a barber gets a close shave.
Narrated by James Villiers Producer Gareth Edwards

Contributors

Unknown:
Eric Merriman
Unknown:
Victor Canning
Unknown:
Richard Griffiths.
Unknown:
James Villiers.
Unknown:
James Villiers
Producer:
Gareth Edwards
Turk:
Peter Vaughan
Mr Blain:
John Bird
Robert Finchley:
Robert Gill
Mr Harbottle:
Piers Gibbon
Miss Slater:
Kate Binchy
Sir Simon Penickle:
Alan Thompson
The Mechanic:
David Howarth

David Willmott recalls the career of the celebrated Geordie singer
Owen Brannigan , who died 20 years ago this week.
With comments from Ian Wallace , Vernon Midgley , Keith Swallow and members of Owen's family, plus highlights of his recording career, from Peter Grimes to Blaydon Races. Producer Anthony Wills

Contributors

Unknown:
David Willmott
Singer:
Owen Brannigan
Unknown:
Ian Wallace
Unknown:
Vernon Midgley
Unknown:
Keith Swallow
Unknown:
Peter Grimes
Producer:
Anthony Wills

The first of four programmes depicting radio from the listener's point of view, beginning this week in the 1920s.
... and the old boy said, "How on earth could the strokes of Big Ben get inside your radio? I don't believe it." But of course it was true ...
Producer Andrew Palitti Johnston

Contributors

Producer:
Andrew Palitti Johnston

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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More