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Former BBC Head of Light Entertainment David Hatch chooses his favourite comedy programmes from his era, featuring Just a Minute (1981); The Next Programme Follows Almost Immediately (1971); The Burkiss Way (1979); Doctor in the House (1968); Brothers in Law (1971) and What Ho! Jeeves (1980)

Julia McKenzie stars in an adaptation of Edith Nesbit's fantasy about a sand fairy who grants five children a series of wishes.

Contributors

Dramatised By:
Malcolm McKee
Producer:
Sue Wilson
Director:
Rosemary Watts
Music Composed By:
Malcolm McKee
Older Jane/Mother:
Julia McKenzie
Psammead:
Simon Carter
Anthea:
Fiona Christie
Robert:
James Richard
Cyril:
Justyn Towler
Jane:
Lexie Rose
The Lamb:
Jake Wilson-Wainwright
Peter:
Jack Halsey
Martha/Manageress:
Sunny Ormonde
Willum/Draper/Grown-up Lamb:
Malcolm McKee
Crispin/Beale/Jakin/Golden Eagle:
Richard Derrington
Peasemarsh/Sir Wulfric:
Terry Molloy
Policeman/Vicar/Perkin:
Ian Brooker
Vicar's Wife/Lady/Eliza:
Sue Jeffrey
Pastry Cook:
Sue Wilson
Percussion:
Helen Bool
Trumpet:
Richard Adams
Harmonica:
Jim Hughes
Piano/Musical Director:
Malcolm McKee

Former BBC Head of Light Entertainment David Hatch chooses his favourite comedy programmes from his era, featuring Just a Minute (1981); The Next Programme Follows Almost Immediately (1971); The Burkiss Way (1979); Doctor in the House (1968); Brothers in Law (1971) and What Ho! Jeeves (1980)

Adaptation by Malcolm McKee of Edith Nesbit's fantasy about a sand fairy who grants five children a series of wishes.

Contributors

Dramatised By:
Malcolm McKee
Producer:
Sue Wilson
Director:
Rosemary Watts
Music Composed By:
Malcolm McKee
Older Jane/Mother:
Julia McKenzie
Psammead:
Simon Carter
Anthea:
Fiona Christie
Robert:
James Richard
Cyril:
Justyn Towler
Jane:
Lexie Rose
The Lamb:
Jake Wilson-Wainwright
Peter:
Jack Halsey
Martha/Manageress:
Sunny Ormonde
Willum/Draper/Grown-up Lamb:
Malcolm McKee
Crispin/Beale/Jakin/Golden Eagle:
Richard Derrington
Peasemarsh/Sir Wulfric:
Terry Molloy
Policeman/Vicar/Perkin:
Ian Brooker
Vicar's Wife/Lady/Eliza:
Sue Jeffrey
Pastry Cook:
Sue Wilson
Percussion:
Helen Bool
Trumpet:
Richard Adams
Harmonica:
Jim Hughes
Piano/Musical Director:
Malcolm McKee

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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