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Drop Me Here, Darling: A BBC Radio 4 comedy drama

All 13 episodes of the classic role-reversal comedy starring Leslie Phillips and Jill Bennett It's not easy, being chauffeur to your ex-wife. Especially when she's wealthy and you're broke...' Leslie Duggan was once a high-flying property tycoon - but then came the 1980s property crash, which wiped out his business and left him broke. Down on his luck and desperate to earn a living, he takes a job chauffeuring his wealthy ex-wife, Caroline, who owns a successful mail order company and is very much on the up. The Duggans may be divorced, but they're still close friends. Although they no longer live together, they're still involved in each other's affairs - and keep a beady eye on each other's love lives. But when they're out and about, while it's Leslie behind the wheel of the Roller, it's Caroline who's in the driving seat - and what Madam says, goes... Drop Me Here, Darling was first broadcast on BBC Radio 2 between December 1982 and February 1983. Recorded in front of a live audience, this light-hearted vintage comedy stars legendary comic actor Leslie Phillips of Doctor in the House and The Navy Lark fame as Leslie, with Jill Bennett (The Nanny, The Sheltering Sky) as Caroline. The stellar cast also features Norma Ronald (The Men from the Ministry), Kenneth Connor (Carry On...) and Joan Sanderson (Please Sir!, After Henry). NB: Contains dated language and attitudes Production credits Written by Andrew Palmer Produced by Edward Taylor First broadcast BBC Radio 2, 2 December 1982-24 February 1983 Cast Leslie - Leslie Phillips Caroline - Jill Bennett Claire/Lisa/Alaria/Moira/Mrs Elliott/Flora/Minicab controller/Kay - Norma Ronald Walter/Policeman - James Taylor Coats/Mr Crabbe/Herr Kobourg/Kelly - Kenneth Connor Betty - Joan Sanderson Simon/Alan Archer - John Kane Derek/Michael - Edward Judd Kramer Hodgkiss - Gordon Clyde Dave - Michael Robbins Heather - April Walker Dr Rogers/Bill Welling - Richard Davies Innkeeper/AA Man/Ben - Joe Dunlop Emma - Eve Karpf With John Graham, Garard Green, Jennifer Croxton and Sandra Clark Please note: due to the age of this recording the sound quality may vary ©2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2021 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Andrew Palmer (Author), Full Cast, Jill Bennett, Joan Sanderson, Kenneth Connor, Leslie Phillips, Norma Ronald (Narrator)

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Parsley Sidings: The Complete Series 1 and 2

The complete first and second series of the charming railway station comedy starring Arthur Lowe, Ian Lavender and Kenneth Connor Parsley Sidings ran for two highly successful series from 1971-1973, and was the only radio sitcom (other than Dad's Army) to star the much-loved Arthur Lowe. As Horace Hepplewhite, station master of a sleepy railway station, he spends his time dealing with small crises and supervising his errant staff - including his son, ticket clerk Bert; blonde bombshell Gloria the station announcer; crafty Cockney porter Percy and ancient signalman Bradshaw - not to mention his nemesis, Phineas Perkins, who manages the station one stop down the line. This collection includes all 21 episodes of the classic comedy, many of which were thought lost but were recently rediscovered and restored for fans to enjoy once more. Included are: The Market Special; The Postal Express; The Beauty Queen Contest; The Inspector Calls; The 1890 Rocket; The Excursion; Cricket, Lovely Cricket; Who'll Be Mother?; The Concert; Goodbye Parsley Sidings; Pass the Parcel; The Flower Show; The Entente Cordiale; A Night Out; The Goods Train; A Bird in the Hand; The Purity League; The New Level Crossing; The Film Makers and The Secret Agent and the pilot episode, The Royal Train. Starring Arthur Lowe as Horace, Ian Lavender as Bert, Kenneth Connor as Percy and Liz Fraser as Gloria, with guest stars including Elizabeth Morgan, Pat Coombs, Bill Pertwee and Roger Delgado. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the age of this recording, sound quality may vary.

Jim Eldridge (Author), Arthur Lowe, Ian Lavender, Kenneth Connor (Narrator)

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The Classic BBC Panto Collection: Puss In Boots, Aladdin, Mother Goose, Dick Whittington & Sleeping

Five delightful pantomimes featuring musical numbers, silly jokes and fun for all the family! In Puss In Boots, young Tom dreams of winning the heart of Princess Rose Petal. Can Puss in Boots help Tom defeat Baron Skinflint and his greedy ogre, and win the princess' heart? Aladdin is a happy peasant boy. But the wicked Abanazar needs his help, as only Aladdin can enter the secret cave to find a very special lamp... In Mother Goose, Jack and Jill are in love and want to get married. Will their wish come true, thanks to a magical goose which lays golden eggs? Dick Whittington has come to London to seek his fortune. It seems his luck is changing - until the evil King Rat threatens everything... In Sleeping Beauty, the christening of Princess Rosebud is interrupted by the Wicked Fairy Carabosse, who gives the baby a terrible gift. If Rosebud pricks her finger and spills a drop of blood she will fall into a deep sleep... With stellar casts including Terry Wogan, Maureen Lipman, Anita Harris, June Whitfield, Kenneth Connor and Frank Thornton. Everyone loves a traditional Christmas pantomime, and with this classic BBC Radio collection you can enjoy the festive fun whenever you wish. With rousing songs, corny jokes and the obligatory Widow Twankey, it's perfect entertainment for all the family. Oh, yes it is!

Chris Emmett (Author), , Anita Harris, Frank Thornton, June Whitfield, Kenneth Connor, Maureen Lipman, Terry Wogan (Narrator)

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Vintage BBC Radio Panto Puss In Boots

Fun for all the family in this BBC Radio 2 pantomime starring Arthur Askey, Anita Harris, Kenneth Connor and Alfred Marks.When young Tom falls in love with the most beautiful girl in the world, he dreams of winning her heart. But Tom is poverty-stricken, and his lady love is Princess Rose Petal. Then a magic sunbeam transforms his cat into clever, cunning Puss in Boots... Can Puss help Tom defeat Baron Skinflint and his greedy ogre and win the princess' heart?Starring Arthur Askey, Anita Harris, Kenneth Connor and Alfred Marks, this classic panto was recorded in front of a live audience and first broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas Day 1979.Everyone loves a traditional Christmas pantomime - and with this classic BBC Radio production, you can enjoy the festive fun whenever you wish. Featuring rousing songs, jolly japes and corny jokes, it's perfect seasonal entertainment for all the family. Oh, yes it is!

Chris Emmett (Author), Alfred Marks, Anita Harris, Arthur Askey, Kenneth Connor (Narrator)

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Vintage BBC Radio Panto Aladdin

Fun for all the family in this BBC Radio 2 pantomime starring Kenneth Connor as Widow Twankey, Alfred Marks as Abanazar, Clodagh Rodgers as Aladdin,and Billy Boyle as Wishee-Washee.Aladdin is a happy peasant boy from China. But the wicked Abanazar needs his help, as only Aladdin can enter the secret cave to find a very special lamp...Featuring Widow Twankey and Wishee-Washee, this traditional Christmas panto is full of magic and laughs.Starring Kenneth Connor, Alfred Marks, Clodagh Rogers, Billy Boyle, Liza Flanagan, Antony Hyde and John Webb, it was recorded in front of a live audience and first broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas Day 1980.Everyone loves a traditional Christmas pantomime - and with this classic BBC Radio production, you can enjoy the festive fun whenever you wish. Featuring rousing songs, jolly japes and corny jokes, it's perfect seasonal entertainment for all the family. Oh, yes it is!

Chris Emmett (Author), Kenneth Connor (Narrator)

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Vintage BBC Radio Panto Mother Goose

Fun for all the family in this BBC Radio 2 pantomime starring Kenneth Connor, Mollie Sugden and Bernie Winters.Jack and Jill are in love and want to get married. But Jack is the son of Mother Goose - who's desperately poor and in debt to Squire Bashem - and Jill just happens to be the Squire's daughter. With the help of a Fairy Queen, Mother Goose's wishes come true and she becomes rich thanks to a gigantic magical goose which lays golden eggs... Her debts cleared, will Mother Goose live happily ever after? And will Jack and Jill finally be able to marry with their parents' blessings?Starring Kenneth Connor, Mollie Sugden and Bernie Winters, this classic panto was recorded in front of a live audience and first broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas Day 1981.Everyone loves a traditional Christmas pantomime - and with this classic BBC Radio production, you can enjoy the festive fun whenever you wish. Featuring rousing songs, jolly japes and corny jokes, it's perfect seasonal entertainment for all the family. Oh, yes it is!

Chris Emmett (Author), Bernie Winters, Kenneth Connor, Mollie Sugden (Narrator)

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Vintage BBC Radio Panto Sleeping Beauty

Fun for all the family in this BBC Radio 2 pantomime starring Terry Wogan, Kenneth Connor, Frank Thornton, June Whitfield, Nerys Hughes, Maureen Lipman and Jimmy Young. The King and Queen are delighted to have Rosebud as their baby daughter. But her christening ceremony is rudely interrupted by the Wicked Fairy Carabosse, who gives the baby a gift she won't forget. If Rosebud pricks her finger and spills a drop of blood she will then fall into the deepest sleep of all. And only a seventh son of a seventh son can break the spell... Starring Terry Wogan, Kenneth Connor, Frank Thornton, June Whitfield, Nerys Hughes, Maureen Lipman - and guest starring Jimmy Young - this classic panto was recorded in front of a live audience and first broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas Day 1983. Everyone loves a traditional Christmas pantomime - and with this classic BBC Radio production, you can enjoy the festive fun whenever you wish. Featuring rousing songs, jolly japes and corny jokes, it's perfect seasonal entertainment for all the family. Oh, yes it is!

Chris Emmett (Author), Frank Thornton, Jimmy Young, June Whitfield, Kenneth Connor, Maureen Lipman, Nerys Hughes, Terry Wogan (Narrator)

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Dick Whittington

Fun for all the family in this BBC Radio 2 pantomime starring Anita Harris, Kenneth Connor, Frank Thornton, Bernie Winters, Michael Robbins and Roy Plomley. Dick Whittington has come to London to seek his fortune. He's heard the streets are paved with gold, though after three days sleeping on them he hasn't yet found riches. But then he finds a friend in Tommy the Cat and the Alderman's daughter Alice Fitzwarren falls in love with him. It seems his luck is changing - until the evil King Rat threatens everything. Can the magical Spirit of the Bells put things right and help Dick achieve his heart's desire? Starring Anita Harris, Kenneth Connor, Frank Thornton, Bernie Winters and Michael Robbins - and guest starring Roy Plomley - this classic panto was recorded in front of a live audience and first broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas Day 1982. Everyone loves a traditional Christmas pantomime - and with this classic BBC Radio production, you can enjoy the festive fun whenever you wish. Featuring rousing songs, jolly japes and corny jokes, it's perfect seasonal entertainment for all the family. Oh, yes it is!

Chris Emmett (Author), Anita Harris, Bernie Winters, Frank Thornton, Kenneth Connor, Michael Robbins, Roy Plomley (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Kenneth Connor