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The Incurables Part 1

Episode 5 of 6

Beleaguered Britain, 1941: Scientists work on a new bomb to harness the power of the prune. Starring Spike Milligan. From 1987.

**** This programme was suggested by Steve Mawer as part of 麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra鈥檚 All Request Weekend ****

It's beleaguered Britain in 1941, where a team of British scientists are working on a new bomb set to harness the power of the prune.

Madcap comedy series starring Spike Milligan.

Written by John Antrobus.

With:

John Bluthal
Chris Langham
John Antrobus

Announcements: Eugene Fraser

Music: George Chisholm and His Gentlemen of Jazz

Producer: Paul Spencer

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in February 1987.

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30 minutes

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