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It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC
It Sticks Out Half A Mile

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 2
  • 1983 - 1984
  • 14 episodes (1 series)

Radio spin-off from Dad's Army, with John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee returning as Wilson, Pike and Hodges. Stars John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender, Bill Pertwee and Vivienne Martin.

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Series 1, Episode 2 - The Bank Loan

Hodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £2,500 to renovate the pier in Frambourne. Uncle Arthur decides to call off the loan to them, but will 'Nephew' Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 20th November 1983
Time
1:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 2
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
John Le Mesurier Arthur Wilson
Ian Lavender Frank Pike
Bill Pertwee Bert Hodges
Vivienne Martin Miss Perkins
Guest cast
Glynn Edwards Fred Guthrie
Michael Bilton Mr. Johnson
Writing team
Harold Snoad Writer
Michael Knowles Writer
Production team
Martin Fisher Producer

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