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A Great Convenience
The calamitous civil servants have to make a decision about a historic toilet. Starring Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded May 1980.
The calamitous civil servants have to make a decision about a historic toilet.
One 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 by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor.
Producer: Edward Taylor.
Re-recording of ‘A Slight Case of Demolition’ made in May 1980.
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New Year's Day 2019
19:30
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