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Everest (The Mountain)

Episode 4 of 6

Fearing the sack, Derek goes mountaineering to prove he's employable. Stars Ben Miller and John Thomson. From December 1992.

Swansden Post Office is threatened by cuts, and Derek's job is on the line.

His only chance to prove his worth is probably to climb Mount Everest.

But somewhere lurks the Abominable Tilbri.

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

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