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Episode 2

JB Morton's whimsies as performed by Richard Ingrams, Patricia Routledge, John Sessions and John Wells. From July 1991.

Dr. Strabismus of Utrecht has invented a special tie...

Richard Ingrams, John Wells, John Sessions and Patricia Routledge recreate the world of JB Morton.

Running in the Daily Express from 1924 to 1975 – JB Morton’s surreally comic ‘Beachcomber’ column paved the way for a great deal of modern humour.

Adapted by Michael Barfield with Richard Ingrams.

Announcer: Brian Perkins

Producer: Harry Thompson

First broadcast on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 in July 1991.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 20 Jul 2021 04:30

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