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Our Family: The Edginton’s Wars: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Drama Trilogy

"Three semi-autobiographical plays by Victor Pemberton telling the story of one family across the 20th century Novelist and playwright Victor Pemberton was best known for scripting Doctor Who and working on Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock. His many plays for BBC Radio included The Slide, Kill the Pharaoh. and this three-part family saga, a love story inspired by the lives of his own parents and starring Nerys Hughes, Nigel Anthony, Sheila Grant and Wendy Richard. The Trains Don’t Stop Here Any More – 1916. When 18-year-old Letty Edginton goes to work in a munitions factory, she meets and falls for Oliver Hobbs, a young man whose leg was severely wounded at the Somme. Despite their different backgrounds and her snobbish mother’s objections, they marry and set up home – but married life proves more challenging than Letty had expected. Don’t Talk to Me About Kids! – It’s 1939, and, like so many other Londoners, Letty and Ollie find themselves living through the horrors of another world war. As German bombs begin to fall on the city, their kids Eddie and Mick are evacuated to the countryside, and their eldest son Ron is called up to fight in the Royal Navy. But Letty is determined that whatever troubles and tragedies lie ahead, her family should survive and be reunited. Down by the Sea – 1963. Letty and Ollie have always dreamed of living by the sea and, having reached their sunset years, they’ve retired to a seaside bungalow bought for them by their children. After a long and happy marriage, they celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary in the company of family and friends, but back at home, they must face the problems of old age alone... Production credits Written by Victor Pemberton Pianist: Mary Nash 1. The Trains Don’t Stop Here Any More Letty Edginton – Nerys Hughes Beatrice, her mother – Sheila Grant William, her father – Malcolm Hayes Oliver Hobbs – Nigel Anthony Violet – Wendy Richard Tom – Derek Seaton Frank O'Malley – Bill Monks Nicky/Bugle Boy – Adam Godley Bill Brooks – Kenneth Shanley Amy Lyall – Eve Karpf Mr Cotton – Eric Allan Mr Pearson/Gateman – Robert Trotter Directed by John Tydeman First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 8 July 1978 2. Don’t Talk to Me About Kids! Letty Hobbs – Nerys Hughes Oliver Hobbs – Nigel Anthony Beatrice – Sheila Grant Sam – Philip Sully Violet – Wendy Richard Ron/Malcolm/Train Guard – Jonathan Tafler Florrie – Eva Stuart Colonel Meecham – Laurence Payne Bill Brooks/Warden – Michael Tudor Barnes Tilly Brooks – Emily Richard Mother Superior – Julie Berry Mick – Rickey Coombes Eddie – Nicholas Delve Janey/Doreen – Zelah Clarke Directed by David Spenser First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 14 January 1989 3. Down by the Sea Letty Hobbs – Nerys Hughes Oliver Hobbs – Nigel Anthony Beatrice – Sheila Grant Mick – Spencer Banks Eddie – Sean Barrett Mary – Karen Archer Jonathan – Rory McNicholl Bill Brooks – Michael Tudor Barnes Tilly Brooks/District Nurse – Emily Richard Fred Golding – Norman Bird Gladys Golding/Alice – Joan Matheson Cypriot man/Newsreader – John Baddeley Cypriot woman – Julie Berry Reporter/Charlie – Kim Wall Doctor/Brian – Steven Harrold Guests at the Golden Wedding played by members of the cast Dance band: Les Brown Trio Directed by David Spenser First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21 January 1989 © 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Victor Pemberton (Author), Adam Godley, Bill Monks, Derek Seaton, Emily Richard, Eric Allan, Full Cast, Joan Matheson, John Baddeley, Julie Berry, Kim Wall, Michael Tudor Barnes, Nerys Hughes, Nigel Anthony, Norman Bird, Sean Barrett, Sheila Grant, Wendy Richard (Narrator)

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Detective Inspector Crust: Three Full-Cast BBC Radio Crime Dramas

"A trilogy of thrillers set in Liverpool, featuring the formidable Detective Inspector Crust Veteran scriptwriter Vincent McInerney draws on his lifelong knowledge of Liverpool and his background in the Merchant Marine in these engaging thrillers, in which the gruff, indomitable John Crust and his sidekick Minty probe the circumstances surrounding a missing husband, a stolen sculpture and a hidden treasure. O’Rourke’s First Case – Made redundant at 40, John O’Rourke gets a grant from the Enterprise Allowance Board and sets up as a private detective. Hired by Mrs Rate to trace her absent spouse, he’s soon caught up in a dangerous scheme involving modern art, drug money and shoot-outs on container ships. Fortunately, Inspector Crust is also investigating, and monitoring the rookie PI’s progress. Can the redoubtable copper ensure that O’Rourke’s first case isn’t also his last? The Finger of Suspicion – With the university rag day parade in full swing, Inspector Crust is keeping his beady eye on the floats making their way through the city centre. So when a helicopter suddenly appears, and hoists the Epstein statue off Lewis’s department store, Crust assumes it’s an elaborate student prank. But when the police receive a ransom note, together with one of the statue’s fingers, he starts to have second thoughts. The Bell – Following the death of shipowner Oliver Bright, his granddaughter Elizabeth prepares to sell his house and possessions at auction. Rumour has it that among his worldly goods is a rare artefact saved during the sinking of the Titanic – and psychotic criminal Tarrant will stop at nothing to lay his hands on it. But Inspector Crust is also on the trail of the missing relic, and is determined to find it first... Cast and credits Written by Vincent McInerny Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin Starring James Ellis as Inspector Crust and Bill Monks as Minty O’Rourke’s First Case John O'Rourke – Ken Cumberlidge Mr O'Rourke – Richard Tate Chris – Maureen O’Brien Curly – Dominic Rickhards Mrs Rate – June Barrie Ronnie Rate – Eric Allan Bogger – David Goudge Captain/Adrian Mince – Christian Rodska Charlie – Jonathan Nibbs Barman/Compere – Ian Targett Scratcher – David Learner Operator – Maryon Ellor ‘Just Another Night’ written and sung by Vincent McInerney Musicians: Steve Wright (guitar), Dave Dover (bass) and Steve Bartley (percussion) First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 January 1990 The Finger of Suspicion Guy – Richard Pearce Colonel Rivers – David Bannerman Malcolm – Kim Wall James – Brendan Charleson Mr Patch – Peter Copley Julia – Carolyn Backhouse Billy/Eddie – Christian Rodska Mrs Rivers – Peggy Ann Wood Arthur Frank – Richard Tate Mandy – Cheryl Maiker First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 1 February 1992 The Bell Elizabeth – Teresa Gallagher Tarrant – Eric Allan Father Kennedy – Peter Caffrey Mrs Moran – June Barrie Dicky Bird – William Eedle Eileen – Sue Jenkins Alf Gringod – Gerry Hinks Mitzi Müller – Melinda Walker Gottfried Müller – William Eedle Jim Rawson – Sion Probert George – Derek Hicks First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 14 August 1993 © 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Vincent Mcinerney (Author), Bill Monks, Eric Allan, Full Cast, James Ellis, June Barrie, Ken Cumberlidge, Melinda Walker, Richard Pearce (Narrator)

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