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Strong Continental Lager

Episode 3 of 6

21st-century Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer. Stars Michael Begley. From June 2003.

21st-century teacher Jason decides 19th-century Macclesfield needs a decent pub with decent beer.

Jason Slater is now Tarquin, the third son of Lord Belport with his faithful valet, Ned.

Jim Poyser's riotous comedy of transportation and delight.

Jason Slater ...... Michael Begley
Ned ...... Joe Caffrey
Hoskins ...... Kenneth Alan Taylor
Lord Belport ...... Mark Chatterton
Stubbs ...... Glenn Cunningham
Millicent ...... Julia Rounthwaite

Directed at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Manchester by Polly Thomas.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in June 2003.

30 minutes

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