We Don't Often Lose a Boffin by John Graham
4 Extra Debut. After a country weekend, Dr Grebe is due back in London, but his host鈥檚 son has a different plan. Stars Patrick Barr. From 1964.
After months of being cooped up in a laboratory, top government scientist Dr Grebe is enjoying some fresh country air.
He is the guest of Sir James - Permanent Secretary for Defence.
Sir James's son Wesley doesn't really approve of Dr Grebe's work and his younger brother Henry is pining for a two-wheeled bicycle...
Starring Patrick Barr, William Fox and Joan Matheson
Comedy drama written by John Graham
Cast in order of speaking:
Henry .... George Westbury
Weslie .... Nicholas Charles
Dr Grebe .... Patrick Barr
Sir James .... William Fox
Celia .... Joan Matheson
Mary, a maid .... Molly Rankin
Mr Sand, a 'top-brass in M.I.5' .... Frederick Treves
Sir Malcolm, a 'top-brass in Whitehall' .... John Graham
Producer: Audrey Cameron
First broadcast on the 大象传媒 Home Service in December 1964.
*** Part of HOME SERVICE DAY on 大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra ***
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