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The Great Times Crossword Conspiracy

4 Extra Debut. Jim's work in sales is thwarted by the focus on The Times crossword by the staff. Stars Tony Robinson.

**** This programme was suggested by Mark Hough as part of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend. ****

Jim Is keen to help his firm meet its sales targets.

But his efforts are thwarted because nothing is allowed to interrupt the concentration of senior staff in their daily struggle with The Times crossword puzzle.

Starring Tony Robinson.

Written by Ken Whitmore.

Jim .... Tony Robinson
Mother .... Meg Johnson
Contrabine .... Bob Grant
Miss Birdsong .... Bonnie Hurren
Sparkle .... Peter Wheeler
Clerk .... Steven Granville

Director: Alfred Bradley

First broadcast in Thirty Minute Theatre on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in August 1982

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30 minutes

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