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Never Too Late: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Comedy Drama

"Vintage comedy drama starring Dame Thora Hird as straight-talking Hilda Springett, one very determined widow… Treat yourself to this vintage sitcom from the 80’s, full of charm and humour starring the inimitable Dame Thora Hird as the strong-willed yet lovable Hilda Springett. This is a laugh-out-loud drama about the antics of a group of fun-loving pensioners making the most of life. Hilda believes everyone should have a purpose. However, she also believes her purpose is to make sure everyone else has one… In Series One, busy Hilda is organising a collection for her overseas charity whilst giving a pep talk to her pal Emily. On top of this, she’s making holiday plans and halting Social Services from sending Tommy to a care home. Meanwhile, man-mad Mildred's passions are aroused by the return of an old flame. Will the gang make it to Weston-super-Mare despite transport problems and will Tommy be able to keep Emily and Mildred’s surprise birthday plans a secret? “Old people should value the future - they've got less of it.” Hilda, Tommy, Mabel and Emily return in Series 2 with yet more hilarious adventures. Hilda is spurred into action when the council threatens to close Carson Street Day Centre and she is convinced a fancy dress sponsored fund-raiser will be a walk in the park. Meanwhile, Tommy gets an unusual offer knocking on a door while collecting for charity. Friends, fundraisers and fete dramas unfold in this charming listen, perfect for fans of As Time Goes By, The Thursday Murder Club and For Better or Worse. BAFTA winning actress Dame Thora Hird’s career spanned over 70 years. She appeared in film and on stage as well as in many television roles. She became a household name, and is perhaps best-known for her role of nearly two decades, as Edie Pegdenin in Last of the Summer Wine. Cast and credits Series 1 Written by Terry Gregson Produced by Edward Taylor Hilda Springett - Thora Hird Mildred Emmett - Avis Bunnage Emily Holroyd - Megs Jenkins Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwyn Doctor Brown/Albert Pickles/The Vicar - Kenneth Connor Mabel - Pearl Hackney With David Gooderson, Jon Glover, David Bradshawe, Martyn Read and Tom Mennard First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, December - February 1980 Series 2 Written by Terry Gregson Produced by Edward Taylor Hilda Springett - Thora Hird Mildred Emmett - Avis Bunnage Emily Holroyd - Megs Jenkins Tommy Preston - Joe Gladwyn Doctor Brown - Kenneth Connor George/Sam the Butcher - John Livesey Mabel - Pearl Hackney Ben Wilkinson - Lockwood West With John Graham, Henry Knowles, David Ryall, Barbara Miller, Michael Tudor Barnes and Katherine Parr First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, December - February 1981 ©2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Terry Gregson (Author), Avis Bunnage, Barbara Miller, David Ryall, Full Cast, Joe Gladwyn, John Livesey, Jon Glover, Kenneth Connor, Lockwood West, Martyn Read, Megs Jenkins, Michael Tudor Barnes, Pearl Hackney, Thora Hird (Narrator)

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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, 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 archive nature of this recording sound quality may vary and that some of the humour in this programme reflects the era in which it was first broadcast."

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

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The Classic BBC Panto Collection: Puss In Boots, Aladdin, Mother Goose, Dick Whittington & Sleeping Beauty: Five live full-cast panto productions

"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, Full Cast, June Whitfield, Kenneth Connor, Maureen Lipman, Terry Wogan (Narrator)

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