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Ban the Wotsit

Lamb clears out a lot of rubbish, but the junk is mistaken for a secret weapon. With Richard Murdoch. Originally from December 1966 and re-recorded in April 1980.

Lamb clears out a lot of rubbish, but the junk is mistaken for a secret weapon.

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 ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra.

β€˜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 Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor.

Producer: Edward Taylor.

Re-recording of β€˜A Terrifying Weapon' made in April 1980.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 20 Nov 2018 19:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 2 Feb 2012 08:00
  • Thu 2 Feb 2012 12:00
  • Thu 2 Feb 2012 19:00
  • Tue 14 Feb 2017 08:30
  • Tue 14 Feb 2017 12:30
  • Tue 14 Feb 2017 19:30
  • Tue 20 Nov 2018 08:30
  • Tue 20 Nov 2018 12:30
  • Tue 20 Nov 2018 19:30