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The Strike

Episode 4 of 9

Brothers Jack and Lesley go head-to-head when a colleague is suspended. Starring Michael Robbins and Hugh Paddick. From 1978.

One of Jack's factory workmates is suspended for persistent absenteeism.

Jack is pressurised by the shop steward to do anything to get the Personnel Manager, his brother Lesley, to change his mind. Even if it means crawling...

Starring Hugh Paddick and Michael Robbins.

Series written by Harold Snoad and Michael Knowles

Jack Burrows …. Michael Robbins
Lesley Burrows …. Hugh Paddick
Janet …. Elizabeth Morgan
Ron …. Denis Bond
MD, Mr Robertson …. Reginald Marsh
Shop Steward, George Fellowes …. George A Cooper

Producer: John Dyas

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1978.

30 minutes

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