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Episode 3

Edgar Finchley gets locked up, wins an unlikely prize and hits the wrong note with an army band. Stars Richard Griffiths.

Edgar Finchley gets captured, wins an unlikely prize and hits the wrong note with an army band.

Victor Canning's novel about the adventures of a man and his horse-drawn caravan touring the 1930s countryside of Kent.

Adapted by Andy and Eric Merriman.

Mr Finchley ....... Richard Griffiths
Colonel Greatorex ....... Ronald Fraser
Marshal ....... Joe Melia
Garge ....... Chris Emmett
Ernie ....... Jon Glover
Young Woman ....... Susie Brann

Narrated by James Villiers.

Producer: Gareth Edwards

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 2 in April 1993.

30 minutes

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Wed 26 Feb 2025 07:00

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