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Stranger

Tom has a tale to tell at the Goat and Compasses, about the time a stranger turned up. Stars Tom Mennard. From 1981.

Welcome to Tom's world. The scene is the 'Goat and Compasses'.

The cast: Tom, Harry, Charlie and Fred. Well, they're just 'local tales'.

Order yourself a pint, sit yourself down and listen.

Tom's got a tale to tell about the time a stranger turned up....

Written by and starring Tom Mennard.

Tom Mennard's Local Tales comedy series ran on BBC Radio 2 between 1981 and 1987.

Tom was later cast in ITV's Coronation Street.

Producer: Mike Craig

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in March 1981.

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13 minutes

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