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The General Thingermejig

Tales From the Backbench by Peter TinniswoodSeries 1
Episode 1 of 4

The ramblings of Sir Plympton Makepeace who is asked to stand for Parliament once again. Starring Leslie Phillips.

Useless and forgetful MP Sir Plympton Makepeace recalls how he was seduced back into politics after three years in the wilderness...

Starring Leslie Phillips.

Unreliable parliamentary ramblings written by Peter Tinniswood.

Producer: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2001.

15 minutes

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