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Scouting for Boys

West Bromwich offer Robert a trial, but Father Benedict doesn't want to lose him. Stars Brenda Blethyn. From 1994.

West Bromwich offer Robert a footballing trial.

But team manager Father Benedict doesn't want to lose him...

Acclaimed comedy of faith, families and football written by Martin Davies.

Father Benedict …… Desmond Barrit
Mrs Patterson …… Brenda Blethyn
Robert Patterson …… Richard Pearce
Barbara Patterson …… Melanie Hudson
Guy Entwhistle …… Martino Lazzeri
Andy Hunt …… Mark Straker
Janet…… Nicola Buckingham
Guy……....Henry Woolley
Ron.............Peter Serafinowicz

Producer: Richard Wilson

First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in October 1994.

30 minutes

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Fri 13 Feb 2026 02:00

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