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Radio 4 Extra,16 Oct 1983,15 mins

3. Wealth and Debts

The Fosdyke Saga

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"I am no longer a mere working man. I am a dedicated tripe visionary." Josiah Fosdyke's lofty ambitions are soon thwarted. Lancashire, 1902: Will the luck of the Fosdyke family ever take a turn for the better? A classic tale of struggle, power, personalities and tripe. Bill Tidy and John Junkin's family saga - based on Tidy's Daily Mirror cartoon strip (1971-1985) parodying John Galsworthy's 'The Forsyte Saga' novels. Josiah Fosdyke .... Philip Lowrie Victoria Fosdyke .... Miriam Margolyes Ben Ditchley .... Colin Douglas Rebecca Fosdyke …. Stephanie Turner Other parts played by: Christopher Barr Sally Grace John Junkin Producer: Alan Nixon First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1983.

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