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A Rotten System

When No. 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No. 1's 'complaint', confusion reigns. With Richard Murdoch. From March 1969.

Chaos erupts when Number 2 and Mildred overhear a doctor mention Number 1's "complaint".

A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments.

Starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler.

Number One ...... Deryck Guyler
Number Two ...... Richard Murdoch
Mildred Murfin ...... Norma Ronald

With Joan Sanderson and John Graham.

Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham.

'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra.

Producer: Edward Taylor,

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Light Programme in March 1969.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 31 Jul 2020 19:00

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  • Thu 3 Mar 2011 08:00
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