A Visit To Russia
With East/West relations in crisis, Tony launches a diplomatic mission. Stars Kevin McNally. 1955 episode re-recorded in 2015.
With East/West relations in crisis, the Lad takes it upon himself to launch his very own diplomatic mission...
Between 1954 and 1959, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio recorded 102 episodes of Galton & Simpson's comedy but 20 went missing from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ archives, and had not been heard since their original transmission… until these faithful re-imaginings.
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Tony Hancock …. Kevin McNally
Bill Kerr …. Kevin Eldon
Sid James …. Simon Greenall
Kenneth Williams …. Robin Sebastian
Andree Melly …. Susy Kane
Newly recorded score by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra.
Producers: Ed Morrish and Neil Pearson
Originally broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Light Programme on 14th December 1955.
A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Comedy recreation for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2015.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Tony Hancock | Kevin McNally |
| Bill Kerr | Kevin Eldon |
| Sid James | Simon Greenall |
| Kenneth Williams | Robin Sebastian |
| Andree Melly | Susy Kane |
| Writer | Ray Galton |
| Writer | Alan Simpson |
| Producer | Ed Morrish |
| Producer | Neil Pearson |
Broadcasts
Mon 14 Dec 2015 11:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Thu 6 Sep 2018 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Thu 17 Sep 2020 07:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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- Today 02:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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