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Oh, Claudius!
After losing his Kingdom, the King is now a grumpy galley slave rowing to Rome. Starring Jimmy Edwards. From 1979.
After losing his Kingdom, King Jim is now a grumpy galley slave rowing to Rome.
A historical regal romp starring Jimmy Edwards.
Written by Andrew Palmer.
King Jim …. Jimmy Edwards
Queen Esmerelda …. Joan Sanderson
The Chancellor …. Julian Orchard
Claudius .... Jack Watson
With:
John Graham
James Taylor
John Baddeley
Following a successful pilot, ‘Jim The Great’ ran for three series on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 2 between 1976 and 1979.
Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 2 in September 1979.
Last on
Mon 13 Apr 2026
05:30
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