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The Country Caper
The bungling duo must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980.
The bungling bureaucrats must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb
The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 – previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra.
‘The Men from the Ministry’ ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977.
Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966).
With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham.
Written and produced by Edward Taylor.
Re-recording of ‘'The Rhubarb Pirates' made in April 1980.
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