Two Pipe Problems
- Radio comedy drama
- BBC Radio 4
- 2007 - 2013
- 13 episodes (7 series)
Radio 4 comedy drama focusing on two resident sleuths living in a retirement home. Stars Stanley Baxter, Richard Briers, Geoffrey Palmer, Jillie Meers and Tracy Wiles
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Series 3, Episode 1
Our two elderly thespian residents of the Old Beeches home for retired members of the Acting profession become embroiled in making sure the course of true love DOES run smooth.
Further details
It all begins with a proposal, leading swiftly to a wedding, involving two residents - a Shakespearian knight called Sir Trelawney Hope and an ex-nightclub chanteuse called Dolores Sweet, with William as Trelawney's best man and Sandy giving Dolores away. But as the old couple stand there, Trelawney drops a bombshell - he no longer wishes to go through with it.
There's uproar, Trelawney strides away, refusing to say any more. Our two heroes are once again pressed into service to solve a mystery; just why does the bridegroom suddenly call the wedding off?
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 27th April 2009
- Time
- 2:15pm
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 45 minutes
Cast & crew
| Stanley Baxter | Sandy Boyle |
| Richard Briers | William Parnes |
| Jillie Meers | Mary Winter |
| Julia McKenzie | Dolores Sweet |
| John Rowe | Sir Trelawney Hope |
| Joseph Mydell | Godfrey |
| Susan Wooldridge | Isadora Klein |
| Stephen Critchlow | Hugo |
| Michael Chaplin | Writer |
| Marilyn Imrie | Director |
| Marilyn Imrie | Producer |