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The Masterson's Magical Marquee - part 1
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The improvised historical family saga's two-part romp about a Victorian travelling circus. Stars Paul Merton. From July 1995.
The Masterson's travelling Victorian circus and funfair arrives in the village of Ampleforth...
First of a two-part romp in the award-winning improvised historical comedy series.
Based entirely on audience suggestions - this is the unfolding saga of the Mastersons - a family at war with itself.
Starring:
Paul Merton
Josie Lawrence
Lee Simpson
Jim Sweeney
Phelim McDermott
Caroline Quentin
Producer: Phil Clarke
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1995
Last on
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