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The Incurables Part 1
Episode 5 of 6
Beleaguered Britain, 1941: Scientists work on a new bomb to harness the power of the prune. Starring Spike Milligan. From 1987.
**** This programme was suggested by Steve Mawer as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****
It's beleaguered Britain in 1941, where a team of British scientists are working on a new bomb set to harness the power of the prune.
Madcap comedy series starring Spike Milligan.
Written by John Antrobus.
With:
John Bluthal
Chris Langham
John Antrobus
Announcements: Eugene Fraser
Music: George Chisholm and His Gentlemen of Jazz
Producer: Paul Spencer
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1987.
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