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Steve Walker - The Pope's Brother

Gambler Sydney finds out his brother is the new Pope, so travels to Rome to see what’s in it for him? Stars Dinsdale Landen.

**** This programme was suggested by Simon Lucas as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

Betting shop gambler Sydney discovers that his brother has been made Pope.

So he jets off to Rome to discover what's in it for him?

Stars Dinsdale Landen.

Salty comedy written by Steve Walker.

Sidney .... Dinsdale Landen
Pope Gregory .... Denys Hawthorne
Father Tartufari .... Henry Goodman
Cardinal Ngoupande .... Ben Onwukwe
Claudia/Sister Bridget .... Jenny Howe
Pyjamas/Junta General .... John Bull
God .... David Bannerman
Swiss Guard .... Vincent Brimble

Director: Peter Kavanagh

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1990.

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1 hour, 15 minutes

Last on

Sun 6 Aug 202302:45
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  • Sat 5 Aug 202307:45
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  • Sun 6 Aug 202302:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra