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The bungling civil servants tackle London's transport congestion. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1977.

The bungling civil servants try to tackle transport congestion in London.

A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments.

Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham.

Lennox-Brown …. Deryck Guyler
Lamb …. Richard Murdoch
Mildred Murfin/Miss Lusty …. Norma Ronald
Sir Gregory Pitkin/Sidney …. Ronald Baddiley
Mr Manly/’Whizzer’ Wilkins …. John Graham
Lydia Proudfoot …. Nicolette McKenzie
Newsreader …. Bryan Martin

The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1977.

30 minutes

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