Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 23^rd Jun 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 16^th Feb 2023, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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The diplomats take action as a hijack hits their wives' fact-finding shopping trip. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From December 1990. Show more

Flying the Flag

Series 3

Cultural Exchange

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 30^th Jun 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 23^rd Feb 2023, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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A diplomatic visit sees the Ambassador mix the oil and water of artistic detente. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From December 1990. Show more

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Flying the Flag: Series 3

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Series 4

Episode 1: Spiritual Values

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 8^th Feb 2011, 09:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Sat 22^nd Apr 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Cash is scarce, as the ambassador hopes capitalism and democracy will conquer communism. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From June 1992. Show more

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Series 4

In Custody

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 15^th Sep 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Sat 29^th Apr 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Ambassador Mackenzie must tackle the delicate issue of a Briton being held hostage. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From June 1992. Show more

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Series 4

As Unequal as Others

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Sep 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Sat 6^th May 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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The ambassador faces a revolt by men over rights for women in the Eastern Bloc republic. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From June 1992. Show more

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Series 4

Little Extras

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 29^th Sep 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Sat 13^th May 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Ambassador Mackenzie witnesses the movie-making prowess of the People's Republic up close. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From July 1992. Show more

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Series 3

Our Own Correspondent

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 2^nd Jun 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Thu 26^th Jan 2023, 03:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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With the press on the prowl, Ambassador Mackenzie's memoirs spark Embassy havoc. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From November 1990. Show more

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Flying the Flag: Series 3

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Flying the Flag

Series 2

No Sudden Moves

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Thu 1^st Jul 2010, 09:30 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 28^th Sep 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

East meets West in an epic chess game where politics, pride and chicken nuggets are at stake. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From April 1988. Show more

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Flying the Flag

Series 1

Favours

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Feb 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Mon 4^th Jul 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A broken typewriter causes chaos. Eastern bloc embassy sitcom starring Dinsdale Landen as the ambassador. From April 1987. Show more

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Flying the Flag

Series 1

Notes from the Underground

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 10^th Mar 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Mon 18^th Jul 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Confusion reigns as the British Embassy prepares a report on the local political outlook. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From May 1987. Show more

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Flying the Flag

Series 1

Compromising Positions

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 17^th Mar 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Mon 25^th Jul 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The British ambassador is suspicious over an embarrassing photo of William. Stars Dinsdale Landen and Peter Acre. From May 1987. Show more

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Flying the Flag

Series 1

Here in the Western World

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 24^th Mar 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Mon 1^st Aug 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The British ambassador tackles arms limitation negotiations with some verbal gymnastics. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From May 1987. Show more

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Flying the Flag

Series 1

Spy Story

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 31^st Mar 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Mon 8^th Aug 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The British ambassador and his team plan their campaign for a diplomatic dinner. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From May 1987. Show more

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Series 2

A Taste of Democracy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 12^th May 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 12^th Oct 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

British week in the People's Republic showcases a double-decker bus and clog dancing. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From April 1988. Show more

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Series 2

Submarine Diplomacy

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 19^th May 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 19^th Oct 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

The Embassy faces tough questions back home, with the spirit of the Armada bubbling up. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From April 1988. Show more

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Flying the Flag

Series 1

Weather Problems

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 3^rd Mar 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Mon 11^th Jul 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy. Stars Dinsdale Landen as the Ambassador. From April 1987. Show more

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Series 2

Episode 1: The Bread and Butter

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 7^th Apr 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 7^th Sep 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

A mystery body strains the Republic's spirit of glasnost at the British Embassy. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From March 1988. Show more

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Flying the Flag

Series 2

The Space Race

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 14^th Apr 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Tue 4^th Dec 2018, 05:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

What goes up in the glasnost era must come down, but precisely where is subject to negotiation. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From March 1988. Show more

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Flying the Flag

Series 2

A Tooth for a Tooth

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 21^st Apr 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 14^th Sep 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Extradition agreements are on the agenda, and some accusations can't be brushed aside. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From March 1988. Show more

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Flying the Flag

Series 2

The Opium of the People

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 28^th Apr 2008, 17:00 on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: Wed 21^st Sep 2022, 19:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

It may be Glorious Reindeer Day, but light bulbs and tolerance are in short supply. Stars Dinsdale Landen. From March 1988. Show more

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