大象传媒

Arthur Bostrom fishes out his old bucket and spade and takes a sunny stroll through the radio archives celebrating the summer holidays.

On his travels we hear new contributions from Su Pollard, Melvyn Hayes, Julie Hesmondhalgh and Zeb Soanes.

His selection includes:

* "FUN AND LAUGHTER ON A SUMMER HOLIDAY"

Arthur Bostrom unpacks a suitcase of music, mirth and memories as he searches for the perfect summer holiday.

* LIFE WITH THE LYONS - Back in the Autumn

The Lyon's family is planning their summer holiday, but will it be plain sailing? Stars Bebe Daniels and Ben Lyon. From June 1953.

* STEPTOE AND SON - Homes Fit For Heroes

Harold makes holiday plans to sail around the world with a group of young adventurers, but what does he do with Albert? Stars Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H. Corbett

* ALL GAS AND GAITERS - The Bishop Takes A Holiday

A clerical outing to a dwindling community parish causes chaos. Adapted from TV with Derek Nimmo and William Mervyn. From July 1972

* HANCOCK'S HALF HOUR - Back From Holiday

After a disastrous break, the Lad discovers Sid's rented his house out. Stars Tony Hancock and Sid James. From October 1956

Producer: Stephen Garner

Made for 大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in July 2015

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