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The Ship That Wagged Its Tail
The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1969.
The bumbling bureaucrats are all at sea making headlines in a mix-up over dogs and boats.
A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments.
Starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler.
Number One ...... Deryck Guyler
Number Two ...... Richard Murdoch
Mildred Murfin ...... Norma Ronald
With John Graham.
Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham.
'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the 大象传媒's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of 大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra.
Producer: Edward Taylor,
First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in April 1969.
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