British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Richard Wilson
Fare Trade

Fare Trade

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 2
  • 2010
  • 1 pilot

Richard Wilson stars as frustrated Latin teacher turned taxi driver Frank Ross, who thinks he's too good for his job. Stars Richard Wilson, Julia Deakin, Ralf Little, Dominic Coleman, Rupert Degas and more.

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One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC TV

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One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson), Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie). Copyright: BBC Radio

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