1. F8 and Then Infinity
Teacher Johnny Shields has romantic notions but an unexpected meeting sparks alarming consequences. Stars Peter Coke. From 1968.
βWell, that's it. Shields. The measure of the opposition. Take a good look at it. That's what you'll be up against. Know your enemy.β
Teacher Johnny Shields has ideas for romance, but an unexpected meeting sparks a chain of alarming consequences...
Starring Peter Coke.
Roy Clarkeβs thriller serial set in the world of highly-organised international smugglers.
Shields ...... Peter Coke
The Major ...... Bob Grant
Greta ...... Veronica Doran
Doreen ...... Sylvia Brayshay
Tadpole ...... Derrick Gilbert
Muff ...... Robert Powell
Jean Hogg ...... Heather Stoney
Alfie ...... Peter Stephens
Vera ...... Elizabeth Ashton
Mrs Beckett ...... Barbara Greenhalgh
Roy Clarke went on to write TVβs longest-running TV sitcom, Last of the Summer Wine, plus Open All Hours and Keeping Up Appearances.
Sir Alan Ayckbourn is the author of over 70 plays, including The Norman Conquests trilogy and A Chorus of Disapproval.
Producer: Alan Ayckbourn
First broadcast on ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2 in January 1968.
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