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Fit for a Queen
The moustachioed monarch discovers that Boadicea is his sister-in-law. Stars Jimmy Edwards and June Whitfield. From August 1979.
The moustachioed monarch discovers that Boadicea is his sister-in-law.
Back in the days of yore, one particular chieftain was very hard up....King Jim.
A historical regal romp starring Jimmy Edwards.
Written by Andrew Palmer.
King Jim …. Jimmy Edwards
Queen Esmerelda …. Joan Sanderson
Boadicea …. June Whitfield
The Chancellor …. Julian Orchard
Page …. Jon Glover
Gertrude …. Norma Ronald
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 August 1979.
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