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Flying the Flag

Alex Shearer's Cold War-era sitcom set in a British embassy. Starring Dinsdale Landen.

Radio 4 Extra,5 episodes

Episodes

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Series 1
Weather Problems
Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy.
27 Apr 1987,30 mins
Series 1
Notes from the Underground
Confusion as the British Embassy assesses the local political outlook.
04 May 1987,30 mins
Series 1
Compromising Positions
The British ambassador is suspicious over an embarrassing photo.
11 May 1987,30 mins
Series 1
Here in the Western World
The British ambassador tackles arms limitation negotiations with some verbal gymnastics.
19 May 1987,30 mins
Series 1
Spy Story
The British ambassador and his team plan their campaign for a diplomatic dinner.
25 May 1987,30 mins