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Fallen Idol

Based on the TV Episode Fallen Idol
Studio Recording:
Tuesday 16th July 1974
Original Broadcast:
Tuesday 3rd June 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.


Another weekend exercise and Captain Mainwarings attitude of being on equal terms with his men comes under question from fellow officers. After a night of been made "a cardinal" in the officers mess, Mainwaring must compose himself to regain the respect of his men...and save the day!

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), Geoffrey Lumsden (Captain Square), Jack Watson (Captain Reed), Michael Brennan (The Sergeant-Major), Norman Ettlinger (Pritchard), John Snagge (BBC Announcer)

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