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The Royal Train

Based on the TV Episode "The Royal Train"
Studio Recording:
Tuesday 29th April 1975
Original Broadcast:
Tuesday 22nd June 1976, 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.

His Majesty King George VI is due to pass through Walmington Railway Station, the Platoon are due to form a Guard of Honour. When a train breaks down, Captain Mainwaring and his men take command of the situation...then the problems really begin!

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), Bill Pertwee (The ARP Warden), Frank Williams (The Vicar), Stuart Sherwin (The Station Master), Fraser Kerr (The Train Driver), Michael Middleton (The Drivers Mate) and John Snagge (BBC Announcer)

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