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The SS Lotus

Episode 2 of 13

Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing. Starring Richard Briers. From June 1969.

Simon Sparrow soon realises that life as a ship's doctor is far from plain sailing.

Starring Richard Briers.

The misadventures of newly qualified doctor, Simon Sparrow.

Adapted for radio by Ray Cooney from Richard Gordon's 'Doctor at Large' published in 1955.

Simon Sparrow …. Richard Briers
Sir Lancelot Spratt …. Geoffrey Sumner
Jock Hornby …. Ray Cooney
Taffy Evans …. Edward Cast
Easter …. Peter Jones

Producer: David Hatch

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1969.

30 minutes

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