Andrew Sachs
The Fawlty Towers actor and writer chats to Peter Reed about his radio life and times. Featuring Father Brown, Wiggly Park, The Revenge, Running Away and Cash Me a Portrait.
Best loved as Spanish waiter Manuel in Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV's 'Fawlty Towers' - actor and writer Andrew Sachs chats to Peter Reed about his radio life and times.
Andrew shares his memories of specially selected programmes from across his years on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ airwaves:
* Father Brown Stories:
Actor and Alibi: GK Chesterton's clerical sleuth hopes that the farce is with him in solving a theatre-land mystery. Stars Andrew Sachs. From Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio's popular crime series. (1986)
* Wiggly Park:
Bigwigs in the Park: The residents of the city park are under threat. All characters voiced by Andrew Sachs. From Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5. (1994)
* The Revenge:
Written and interpreted by Andrew Sachs, this was the world's first radio drama without words. Featuring sound effects and 11 actors, all recorded on location. From Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3. (1978)
* Running Away:
Andrew Sachs takes time out from writing his autobiography to enjoy a grand day out at the zoo, and a stroll down memory lane with Tim Samuels. From Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4. (2008)
* Cash Me a Portrait:
Third play in a trilogy of plays about the world of Art by Andrew Sachs. Trudi Snape has inherited a portrait which may turn out to be a Da Vinci. From Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4. (1985)
Producers: Sarah Wade & Mik Wilkojc
Made for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 7 and first broadcast in March 2010.
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