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The Painting

Episode 4 of 5

After his Uncle Ben's funeral, Wally Thornton unearths some hidden treasures. Stars Tony Brandon and Chris Ellison. From November 1982.

"Good Grief. There's all my old love letters in there. Listen to this one: "My dearest darling. I will kill myself if you won't see me on Tuesday. I adore you, I want you. Little Petal Wettikins." You know Eric, I often wonder why I never posted them..."

After his Uncle Ben's funeral, Wally Thornton unearths some hidden treasures.

Starring Tony Brandon as Wally.

With:

Chris Ellison
John Jardine
Nick Malone
Rosalind Knight.

Tony Brandon's BBC career was mainly as a disc-jockey for Radio 1 and 2 from 1967-1982, but as an actor, he also recorded the comedy series 'The Family Brandon' and 'Wally Who?'.

Written by Rob Grant and Doug Naylor.

Theme and incidental music by Debbie Katz.

Produced in Manchester by Mike Craig.

First broadcast on BBC Radio in November 1982.

30 minutes

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