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The Family Gathering
Episode 1 of 6
Fulton Jones alarms his wife and children when he returns after an absence of 20 years. Stars Robin Bailey. From June 1980.
As suddenly as he disappeared, Fulton Jones returns to his family – wife Margaret and children Rosie and Martin.
He went to the newsagent to buy matches 20 years before and, bold as brass, waltzes back assuming his role as father figure once more.
Margaret is perplexed, whilst Rosie and Martin are furious!
Starring Robin Bailey.
Sitcom written by Peter Tinniswood.
Fulton ...... Robin Bailey
Margaret ...... Doreen Mantle
Rosie ...... Liz Goulding
Martin ...... David Troughton
Ernest ...... Christopher Benjamin
Producer: Griff Rhys Jones
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1980.
Last on
Tue 5 Jul 202219:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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