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The Pain of the Mastersons

The family find bohemian inspiration in the Lake District. Improvised historical saga with Paul Merton. From August 1995.

The Masterson family find bohemian inspiration in the Lake District.

The award-winning improvised historical comedy.

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 August 1995.

30 minutes

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