The Bigger They Are
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 1985
- 1 episode
The last of Wally K Daly's crime caper comedies. This time, there's a plot to defraud the Bank of England. Also features Peter Jones, Donald Hewlett, Charles Hawtrey, Lockwood West, John Bull and more.
Key details
- Genre
- Comedy Drama
- Broadcast
- 1985
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 1
- Stars
- Peter Jones, Donald Hewlett, Charles Hawtrey, Lockwood West, John Bull, John Hollis, David Timson, John Rye and more
- Writer
- Wally K Daly
- Producer
- Martin Jenkins
- Company
A Mafia plot to defraud the Bank of England is foiled by the amazing escapades of two city gents, a group of prisoners and a prison governor. Anything might happen - and does!
Additional details
- Also known as
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- Wally K Daly trilogy: The Bigger They Are
- Saturday-Night Theatre: The Bigger They Are
- Production
- Studio
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Saturday 3rd August 1985 at 8:30pm on BBC Radio 4
- Episode length
- 90 minutes
- Most recent repeats
-
- Sunday 17th September 2023 at 1:00am on Radio 4 Extra
- Saturday 16th September 2023 at 5:00pm on Radio 4 Extra
- Saturday 16th September 2023 at 11:00am on Radio 4 Extra