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Rate of Decline
Episode 2 of 9
Single dad Bryan desperately needs cash for his rates arrears. Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs. From November 1977.
Struggling to bring up his baby son Albert, single dad Bryan Archer desperately needs cash for his rate arrears.
Stars Richard Beckinsale and Pat Coombs.
The struggles of single parent Bryan Archer to find work while raising his baby son, Albert.
Written by Jim Eldridge.
Bryan Archer …. Richard Beckinsale
Mum/Albert …. Pat Coombs
Dad …. John Comer
Joe Billings …. Harry Fowler
Sandra …. Karin MacCarthy
Magistrate …. Douglas Blackwell
Mr Benson …. John Arnatt
Producer: John Fawcett Wilson
First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in November 1977.
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