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The Pet and the Pendulum

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Dr Westler's inhuman hopping skills reveal an unholy project involving animals. Stars Jim Broadbent. From September 1988.

Following the murder of the Honourable Clarence Green, all is as usual at the Mausoleum Club.

The members are relaxing in the smoking room when a mysterious stranger arrives.

The Reverend Mr Penny proceeds to deliver his tale.

The stranger listens...

Starring Jim Broadbent.

Dark comedy series written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie.

Dr Westler ....... Jim Broadbent
Archbishop ....... Michael Deacon
Stranger ....... Peter Howell
Dogman ....... Ian Michie
Rev Mr Penny ....... John Nettleton
Burgheress ....... Liz Richardson
Felch ....... Michael Ripper
Burgher ....... John Samson
Barman ....... Alan Thompson
Peter ....... Adam Wide

Music: Max Harris

Producer: Paul Spencer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1988.

30 minutes

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