The Red Planet
The lad takes up astronomy, and spots something terrible among the stars. Stars Kevin McNally. 1955 episode re-recorded in 2015.
Tony Hancock takes up astronomy, and discovers something terrible among the stars.
Between 1954 and 1959, BBC Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the BBC archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission… until these faithful re-imaginings.
After a highly acclaimed first series, another five were lovingly re-recorded in front of a live audience at London's BBC Radio Theatre.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
The Lad Himself …. Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr …. Kevin Eldon
Sid James …. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams …. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly …. Susy Kane
Newly recorded score by the BBC Concert Orchestra
Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson
Originally broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1955.
Recreated by BBC Radio Comedy for BBC Radio 4 and first broadcast in November 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Tony Hancock | Kevin McNally |
| Bill Kerr | Kevin Eldon |
| Sid James | Simon Greenall |
| Kenneth Williams | Robin Sebastian |
| Andree Melly | Susy Kane |
| Writer | Ray Galton |
| Writer | Alan Simpson |
| Producer | Ed Morrish |
| Producer | Neil Pearson |
Broadcasts
Mon 30 Nov 201511:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 17 Jun 201618:30BBC Radio 4
- Thu 3 Sep 202007:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 3 Sep 202017:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 4 Sep 202005:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 12 Oct 202208:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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- Wed 11 Dec 202407:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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- Wed 11 Dec 202418:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 12 Dec 202402:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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