The Red Planet
The lad takes up astronomy, and spots something terrible among the stars. Stars Kevin McNally. 1955 episode re-recorded in 2015.
Tony Hancock takes up astronomy, and discovers something terrible among the stars.
Between 1954 and 1959, 麻豆社 Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the 麻豆社 archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission鈥� until these faithful re-imaginings.
After a highly acclaimed first series, another five were lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at London's 麻豆社 Radio Theatre.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
The Lad Himself 鈥�. Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr 鈥�. Kevin Eldon
Sid James 鈥�. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams 鈥�. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly 鈥�. Susy Kane
Newly recorded score by the 麻豆社 Concert Orchestra
Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson
Originally broadcast on the 麻豆社 Light Programme in November 1955.
Recreated by 麻豆社 Radio Comedy for 麻豆社 Radio 4 and first broadcast in November 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Tony Hancock | Kevin McNally |
| Bill Kerr | Kevin Eldon |
| Sid James | Simon Greenall |
| Kenneth Williams | Robin Sebastian |
| Andree Melly | Susy Kane |
| Writer | Ray Galton |
| Writer | Alan Simpson |
| Producer | Ed Morrish |
| Producer | Neil Pearson |
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Mon 30 Nov 2015 11:30麻豆社 Radio 4- Fri 17 Jun 2016 18:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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