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Parsley Sidings
Parsley Sidings

Parsley Sidings

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 2
  • 1971 - 1973
  • 21 episodes (2 series)

Radio sitcom set in a sleepy out-of-the-way railway station, starring Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender. Also features Kenneth Connor and Liz Fraser.

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Series 2, Episode 10 - The Secret Agent

An important train is due to pass through Parsley Sidings, Horace makes up stories to test the station's security, leading everyone to think he has gone mad.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 1st December 1973
Time
1pm
Channel
BBC Radio 2
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Arthur Lowe Horace Hepplewhite
Ian Lavender Bertrand Hepplewhite
Kenneth Connor Percy Valentine
Kenneth Connor Mr Bradshaw
Liz Fraser Gloria Simpkins
Guest cast
John Baddeley Prince Abdul of Khazi
John Baddeley St Pancras himself
Kenneth Connor Updyke
Kenneth Connor The Train Driver
William Eedle The Taxi Driver
Writing team
Jim Eldridge Writer
Production team
Edward Taylor Producer

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