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The Moral Dimension

Episode 8 of 8

Thirsty Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray. Adapted from TV. With Paul Eddington. From November 1984.

Thirsty MP Jim Hacker's trip to an Arab state sparks diplomatic disarray.

Starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.

Satirical sitcom centred around hapless MP Jim Hacker and a collection of civil service underlings headed by the Machiavellian Sir Humphrey Appleby and obsequious Bernard.

Written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn.

It first ran on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV between 1980 and 1984.

Jim Hacker …. Paul Eddington
Sir Humphrey Appleby …. Nigel Hawthorne
Bernard …. Derek Fowlds
Anne Hacker …. Diana Hoddinott
Bill Pritchard …. Anthony Carrick
Prince Mohammed …. Walter Randall
First Arab …. Vic Tablian
Helpful Arab …. Ali Rifaii
Jenny Goodwin …. Moir Leslie
Ross …. Robin Summers
Diplomat …. Mark Straker

Adapted for radio by producer Pete Atkin.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in November 1984.

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30 minutes

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Tue 14 Mar 2023 03:30

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