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Episode 2
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Truthful army recruitment and Professor Prune's travels in his trousers. Stars John Cleese and Bill Oddie. From January 1969.
A truthful army recruitment campaign - and Professor Prune's travels in his electrical trousers back to the 16th century.
Starring:
Tim Brooke-Taylor
John Cleese
Graeme Garden
David Hatch
Jo Kendal
Bill Oddie
Sketches written by Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
Originating from the Cambridge University Footlights revue 'Cambridge Circus', ISIRTA ran for 8 years on BBC Radio and quickly developed a cult following.
Music and songs by Liam Cohen, Dave Lee, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
Producer: David Hatch / Peter Titheradge
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 2 in January 1969.
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