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The Bullet Is Not for Firing

Episode 16 of 20

The platoon faces an inquiry after firing at a German plane. Adapted from TV. With Arthur Lowe and Clive Dunn. From May 1974.

The Home Guard platoon faces an inquiry after shots are fired at a low-flying German aeroplane.

The comic exploits of a Second World War Home Guard platoon in Walmington-on-Sea.

Adapted for radio from Jimmy Perry and David Croft's TV scripts by Michael Knowles and Harold Snoad.

Captain Mainwaring …. Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson …. John Le Mesurier
Corporal Jones …. Clive Dunn
Private Godfrey …. Arnold Ridley
Private Walker …. Graham Stark
Vicar …. Frank Williams
Captain Pringle …. Michael Knowles
Captain Marsh …. Timothy Bateson
Choir Members …. John Whitehall
Announcer …. John Snagge

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 1974.

30 minutes

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Fri 22 Sep 2023 03:00

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