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Tom has a tale to tell at the Goat and Compasses, about his recent army reunion. 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 his recent army reunion.....

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.

13 minutes

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