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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 5 - The Goods Train

While the news that Parsley Sidings is to be the home to more goods trains should be good news, Bertrand and Bradshaw ruin the event.

Notes

This episode no longer exists in the archives. It is missing, believed wiped.

Broadcast details

Date
Saturday 27th October 1973
Time
1pm
Channel
BBC Radio 2
Length
30 minutes

Upcoming repeats

  1. Thursday 1st May 2025 at 7:30am on Radio 4 Extra
  2. Thursday 1st May 2025 at 12:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
  3. Thursday 1st May 2025 at 6:30pm on Radio 4 Extra
  4. Friday 2nd May 2025 at 2:30am on Radio 4 Extra

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
Kenneth Connor Antoinne
Liz Fraser Sheep
Sean Kelly The Newsreader
Writing team
Jim Eldridge Writer
Production team
Edward Taylor Producer

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