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It's a Dog's Life

Episode 3 of 6

The eager trio whizz up to Jupiter and perform a musical. Stars Ben Miller and Alistair McGowan. From December 1992.

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, and is composed of many dangerous elements like aspirin and bleach.

The strange mutant aliens that inhabit its surface are in danger. Only postmen from Swansden and an amateur musical can probably save them now

More surreal escapades of a trio of 'posties'.

Written by and starring Ben Miller.

Brian ...... Ben Miller
Derek ...... John Thomson
Sue ...... Felicity Montagu
Mr Tippett ...... Alastair McGowan
Mr Tilbury ...... Jim Barclay

Music by Murray Gold.

Producer: Gareth Edwards

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1992.

30 minutes

Last on

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