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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.

Available now

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 13 Apr 2026 05:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 2 Jun 2011 08:30
  • Thu 2 Jun 2011 19:30
  • Mon 21 Jan 2013 08:30
  • Mon 21 Jan 2013 12:30
  • Mon 21 Jan 2013 19:30
  • Sun 24 Jan 2016 08:00
  • Sun 24 Jan 2016 12:00
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026 10:30
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026 15:30
  • Sun 12 Apr 2026 21:30
  • Mon 13 Apr 2026 05:30