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9. Roger the Commando

Fully recovered and cleared of being the Salford Strangler, Albert heads back to the front. Stars Christian Rodska. From 1983.

"I'm here to acquaint you with the details of your forthcoming Court Martial."

Now fully recovered, Albert must testify in court...

A classic tale of struggle, power, personalities and tripe.

Bill Tidy and John Junkin's family saga - based on Tidy's Daily Mirror cartoon strip [1971-1985] parodying John Galsworthy's 'The Forsyte Saga' novels.

Rebecca Fosdyke …. Stephanie Turner
Josiah Fosdyke …. Philip Lowrie
Tom Fosdyke …. David Threlfall
Albert Fosdyke …. Enn Reitel
Roger Ditchley …. Christian Rodska
The Sergeant …. Trevor Cooper
Schmidt …. David Timson
Colonel Boodle …. Larry Lamb
The Judge …. David Ross
Other parts played by Nick Revell and Sally Grace.

Producer: Alan Nixon

First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in November 1983.

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Sun 10 May 2026 03:45

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  • Sat 23 Jun 2018 14:45
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  • Sun 10 May 2026 03:45