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The Mausoleum Club

The Mausoleum Club

  • Radio comedy
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1984 - 1989
  • 13 episodes (2 series)

A series of sophisticated parodies of Victorian literature, written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie, revolving around the members of a private club. Stars Royce Mills, Michael Ripper and Peter Howell.

  • Episode 1 repeated tomorrow at 11:15pm on Radio 4 Extra

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Peter Howell The Stranger
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
  2. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
  3. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
  4. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
  5. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
  6. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
6
Royce Mills Green
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
  2. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
  3. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
  4. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
  5. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - Soldiers Three, India Nil
  6. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
6
Michael Ripper Felch
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  1. The Demon Cakestand Of Beastley Chase
  2. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
  3. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
  4. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
  5. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
  6. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
  7. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
  8. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
8
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Joss Ackland Wyvern
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
1
Patrick Allen Julius Venn
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
1
Karen Ascoe Girl
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
1
Barbara Atkinson Boy
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
1
Barbara Atkinson Mrs. Kwivver
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
1
Rosalind Ayres Jess
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
1
John Baddeley Vicar
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
1
John Baddeley Bertie
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
1
Norman Bird Inspector
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
1
Brenda Blethyn Ruth
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
1
Jim Broadbent Curtis
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
1
Jim Broadbent Dr. Westler
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
1
Jonathan Cecil Horace
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
1
Nicholas Clay Azreal Beech
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
1
Pat Coombs (as Patti Coombs) Mrs. Boyle
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
1
Oliver Cotton Storm
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - Soldiers Three, India Nil
  2. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
2
Sam Dastor Tribesman
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - Soldiers Three, India Nil
1
Michael Deacon Archbishop
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
1
Robin Ellis Peggs
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
1
Mark Farmer Dipper
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
1
Michael Fenton Stevens Hangman
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
1
Matt Frewer Johnson
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
1
Stephen Fry Sir Henry Wellborne
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  1. The Demon Cakestand Of Beastley Chase
1
Stephen Fry Lanyard Sapling
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - Soldiers Three, India Nil
1
Jon Glover Constable Bull
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
1
Rachel Gurney Queenie
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
1
Melvyn Hayes Kipper
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
1
Peter Howell Felch
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
  2. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
2
Peter Howell Inspector
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
1
Roy Hudd Sorpressa
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
1
Roy Hudd Music Hall Acts
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
1
Anthony Jackson Barman
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
1
Polly James Honesty
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
1
Martin Jarvis Mr. Wright
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
1
Martin Jarvis Mr. Zizz
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
1
Roy Kinnear Mr. Tilly
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
1
Jonathan Kydd Old Jabez
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
1
Rosemary Leach Mrs. Stark
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
1
Hugh Lloyd Mr. Stark
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
1
Fulton Mackay Sergeant Dupont
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
1
John Matshikiza Mackintosh
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
1
Francis Matthews Melcroft Dupont
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
1
Ian Michie Sandbags
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
1
Ian Michie Dogman
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
1
Spike Milligan The Psychiatrist
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
1
Stephen Moore Mr. Tamperton
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
1
Peggy Mount Mrs. Pidgeon
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
1
John Nettleton Rev. Mr. Penny
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
1
Phil Nice Laurence
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
1
Hugh Paddick Lionel Oboe
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
1
Hugh Paddick Sir Courtney Massingbird
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
1
Laurence Payne Noggsy
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
1
Richard Pearce Outcast
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
1
Richard Pearson Captain White
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
  2. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
2
Ron Pember Bannister
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
  2. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
2
Ron Pember Sergeant Bull
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
1
Stephen Rashbrook Urchin
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
1
Nick Revell Shepherd
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
1
Elizabeth Richardson (as Liz Richardson) Burgheress
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
1
Miranda Richardson Miss Primrose
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
1
Michael Ripper Mr. Jacob
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - Soldiers Three, India Nil
1
Michael Robbins Atkins
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - Soldiers Three, India Nil
1
Andrew Sachs Arturo
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
1
John Samson Burgher
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
1
John Samson Freddie
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
1
John Samson Dribblespout
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
1
John Samson Club Member
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
1
John Savident Mr. Taylor
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
1
Roshan Seth Dr. Sen
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - Soldiers Three, India Nil
1
William Simons Barman
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
1
Arthur Smith Policeman
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
1
Timothy Spall Thomas Sturdy
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
1
Terence Stamp Dr. Bates
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
1
Alison Steadman Miss Primrose
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
1
Sheila Steafel Mrs. Boyle
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
1
Sheila Steafel Mrs. Jayes
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  1. The Demon Cakestand Of Beastley Chase
1
Sheila Steafel Mrs. Jeeves
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
1
Robert Stephens General Cheeseman
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
1
Richard Tate Cadbury
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
1
Alan Thompson Barman
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
1
Dorothy Tutin Miss Walcott
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
1
Joan Walker Buckets
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
1
Bill Wallis Editor
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
1
Bill Wallis The Boss
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
1
Bill Wallis Broker
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
1
Adam Wide Peter
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  1. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
1
Adam Wide Hornby
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
1
Ballard Berkeley Ensemble Actor
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  1. The Demon Cakestand Of Beastley Chase
1
Royce Mills Ensemble Actor
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  1. The Demon Cakestand Of Beastley Chase
1
Nick Revell Ensemble Actor
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  1. The Demon Cakestand Of Beastley Chase
1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Ian Brown Writer
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  1. The Demon Cakestand Of Beastley Chase
  2. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
  3. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
  4. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
  5. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
  6. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - Soldiers Three, India Nil
  7. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
  8. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
  9. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
  10. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
  11. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
  12. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
  13. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
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James Hendrie Writer
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  1. The Demon Cakestand Of Beastley Chase
  2. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
  3. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
  4. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
  5. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
  6. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - Soldiers Three, India Nil
  7. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
  8. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
  9. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
  10. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
  11. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
  12. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
  13. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
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Production team
Person Role Episode count
Paul Spencer Producer
View episodes
  1. The Demon Cakestand Of Beastley Chase
  2. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
  3. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
  4. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
  5. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
  6. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - Soldiers Three, India Nil
  7. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
  8. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
  9. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
  10. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
  11. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
  12. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
  13. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
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Max Harris Composer
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  1. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Inaudible Man
  2. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - Heart Of Skegness
  3. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - A Study In Starlets
  4. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Turn Of The Knob
  5. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - Soldiers Three, India Nil
  6. Tales From The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Jess Of The B'ournevilles
  7. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 1 - The Pet And The Pendulum
  8. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 2 - The Charge Of The Boys' Brigade
  9. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 3 - Trevor Island
  10. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 4 - The Prunestone
  11. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 5 - The T Machine
  12. The Fall Of The Mausoleum Club, Episode 6 - Bleak Horse
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