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Radio 4 Extra,16 Jul 1992,30 mins

Available for 27 days

The surreal duo try solving the globe's topical problems. A mix of surrealist character humour and topical comedy starring Andrew Livingstone and Fine Time Fontayne. With boy-scout ingenuity and a smattering of half-completed evening classes behind them - Nigel and Earle can go anywhere and do anything, tackling the world's problems from the quirky end. This is the DIY, instant fix-it approach to world politics. The titular pair attempt to put the world to rights, meeting up with an assortment of people from the week's news (in 1992). Written by Martin Jameson and Joe Turner. Starring: Andrew Livingston Fine Time Fontayne Robert Harley Joanna Brookes Producer: Liz Anstee First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992.

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