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Reluctant Persuaders

Comedy by Edward Rowett set in Hardacre's, the worst advertising agency in London

Radio 4,6 episodes

Episodes

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Series 4
Episode 1: If You Like A Lot Of Chocolate On Your Biscuit...
Hardacre’s ad agency returns for a new series. One problem - Rupert Hardacre is missing.
02 Mar 2021,28 mins
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Episode 2: Because Change Happenz
Nigel Havers stars, as Rupert Hardacre returns to his ad agency a much changed man.
09 Mar 2021,28 mins
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Episode 3: At Your Side
Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre’s ad agency celebrates a birthday.
16 Mar 2021,30 mins
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Episode 4: Ask The Man Who Owns One
Mathew Baynton stars, as Joe discovers grief is a thing with feathers.
23 Mar 2021,28 mins
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Episode 5: Have A Break
Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre’s ad agency attempts to get through a lunch hour.
30 Mar 2021,28 mins
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Episode 6: Join Our Club
Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre’s ad agency is nominated for an award.
06 Apr 2021,28 mins