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The Drama Began

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Graham is starting a new job as local cub reporter. What could go wrong? Stars Jeffrey Holland and Mark Gatiss. From May 1996.

Graham is starting a new job as a local cub reporter.

What could possibly go wrong?

John Gradwell's six-part sitcom about life in Butterthwaite's local newspaper office.

Bert Ball …. Jeffrey Holland
Graham Carpenter …. Robert Beck
Brenda Thistlethwaite …. Frances Jeater
Arnold Beasley …. David Ryall
Vicky Cox …. Sue Devaney
Lawrence Stevens …. Dean Williamson

All other parts played by:

Rachel Atkins
Mark Gatiss

Producer: Kathy Smith.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1996.

30 minutes

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