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The King was in His Counting House

Based on the TV Episode The King was in His Counting House
Studio Recording:
Wednesday 15th May 1974
Original Broadcast:
Tuesday 20th May 1975, BBC Radio 4, 12.27pm

Adapted for Radio by Michael Knowles & Harold Snoad, based on the Television Scripts by Jimmy Perry & David Croft.
Produced By John Dyas.


A Bomb hits the strong room of the bank while Mainwaring holds a social event for the platoon at home. Heading for the bank, they rescue the money and proceed with the delicate operation of counting whats left..

Cast:
Arthur Lowe (Captain Mainwaring) , John Le Mesurier (Sergeant Wilson), Clive Dunn (Lance Corporal Jones), John Laurie (Private Frazer), Arnold Ridley (Private Godfrey), Ian Lavender (Private Pike), Larry Martyn (Private Walker),Bill Pertwee (The ARP Warden), Wendy Richard (Shirley), John Snagge (BBC Announcer)

Available on BBC Radio Collection Cassette - Dad's Army Volume 8 - My British Buddy

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