Episode 5

Donald discovers there is no place for "facts or any of that tommy-rot" in English politics.

Retired injured from the Great War, young Donald Cameron is writing a book about the English and their curious habits.

AG Macdonell's classic comic novel, first published in 1933.

Adapted by Bob Sinfield.

Narrated by Leslie Phillips.

Donald ... Sam Graham
Gwladys ... Katy Odey
Hodge ... Christopher Benjamin
Harcourt ... Peter Kelly
Chairlady ... Denise Coffey

Director: Neil Cargill

A Splice of Life production for BBC Radio 2, first broadcast in October 1994.