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1. London Pride

Dixon of Dock GreenSeries 1
Episode 1 of 6

PC George Dixon bends the rules for a local bad lad. Radio revival of TV's famous copper. Stars David Calder and David Tennant.

Police Constable George Dixon is showing new boy in blue, Andy Crawford, the ropes on the beat of Dock Green in London's East End.

Much to PC Crawford's surprise, Dixon is prepared to bend the rules in order to arrest one of a gang of safebreakers.

Radio revival of BBC TV's famous copper created by Ted Willis.

Dramatised from his TV screenplay by Sue Rodwell.

Starring David Calder and David Tennant.

Dixon of Dock Green's roots go back to 1950 film drama 'The Blue Lamp' which ended with Dixon being shot dead. However, Warner's role was resurrected for the BBC TV series running from 1955 to 1976.

PC George Dixon ...... David Calder
PC Andy Crawford ...... David Tennant
Jack Judd ...... Chris MacDonnell
Emmy Judd ...... Avril Elgar
Lenny Judd ...... Jacob Dylan
Agar ...... Jonathan Tafler
Fred Jenkins ...... Eddie Martin

Produced at BBC Bristol by Jeremy Howe and Viv Beeby.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2005.

30 minutes

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Tue 8 Jul 202501:00
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