British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
The Men From The Ministry. Copyright: BBC
The Men From The Ministry

The Men From The Ministry

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4 / BBC Light Programme / BBC Radio 2
  • 1962 - 1977
  • 146 episodes (13 series)

Satrical sitcom about the bungling civil servants at the General Assistance Department. Stars Richard Murdoch, Deryck Guyler, Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, Wilfrid Hyde-White and more.

  • Series 12, Episode 4 repeated at 9am on Radio 4 Extra

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Yes Minister. Image shows from L to R: James Hacker (Paul Eddington), Sir Humphrey Appleby (Nigel Hawthorne), Bernard Woolley (Derek Fowlds). Copyright: BBC TV

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No Job For A Lady. Jean Price (Penelope Keith). Copyright: Thames Television TV

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The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television TV

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BBC One. Copyright: BBC TV

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