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When the men have to find 5,000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic. With Norma Ronald. Re-recorded in April 1980.

When bungling bureaucrats have to find 5000 boats, No 1's writing proves problematic.

The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 - previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra.

'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977.

Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler ( who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966).

With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham.

Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham.

Producer: Edward Taylor

Re-recording of 'The Great Footwear Scandal" made in April 1980.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 2 Oct 2018 19:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 22 Dec 2011 08:00
  • Thu 22 Dec 2011 12:00
  • Thu 22 Dec 2011 19:00
  • Tue 27 Dec 2016 08:30
  • Tue 27 Dec 2016 12:30
  • Tue 27 Dec 2016 19:30
  • Tue 2 Oct 2018 08:30
  • Tue 2 Oct 2018 12:30
  • Tue 2 Oct 2018 19:30