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A vintage anthology series of BBC Radio plays from a concept originated by Philip Levene. Dramas which tell the stories when reading between the lines of newspaper personal ads.


A Honeypot with Bees On
An unusual request for a birthday present causes Derek to question his love for Adrienne.
Derek Hanson .... Glyn Houston
Adrienne Gray Bennett .... Wendy Gifford
Tim Walters .... John Nettleton
Mrs Neal .... Anna Burden
Written by Alan Downer
Directed by Keith Williams
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1967


Evening Out
Trevor calls on his acting skills when Miss Pike hires him to escort her to a works outing.
Lorna Pike .... Brenda Bruce
Trevor Mostram .... Bernard Horsfall
Mr Jenkins .... Wilfrid Carter
Mrs Jenkins .... Sheelah Wilcocks
Mr Bowles .... Michael Tudor-Barnes
Mrs Bowles .... Betty Huntley-Wright
Written by Jill Hyem
Directed by Keith Williams
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1967


No Square Deal
John and Helen get more than they bargained for when they try to sell some old jewellery.
John Groves .... Jon Rollason
Helen Groves .... Pauline Yates
First Constable .... Christopher Bidmead
Second Constable .... Eric Allan
A Man .... Michael Tudor-Barnes
The Inspector .... Clifford Rose
The Sergeant .... Duncan McIntyre
Written by Eddie Maguire
Directed by Martin Jenkins
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1967


Findings Keepings
A rookie blackmailer is taught the ropes, but learns the pitfalls of the business.
David Penrose .... Gerald Flood
Smith .... Cyril Shaps
Marian Haynes .... Margaret Robertson
Clerk .... Carole Boyd
Written by Philip Levene
Directed by Betty Davies
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1967


Third Girl Wanted
When Jemma suddenly packs her bags and leaves, her flatmates have to work out why.
Lynn .... Anne Stallybrass
Jemma .... Patricia Gallimore
Rachel .... Marian Diamond
Written by Jill Hyem.
Directed by Jane Graham
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in May 1967


Home And Away
Elderly Albert and Fred cement a new friendship at the local library via personal ads.
Albert Rudge .... Harold Kasket
Fred Bissett .... Henry Stamper
Mrs Parker .... Anna Burden
Ruby .... Anne Jameson
Troy .... Len Jones
Sandra .... Olwen Griffith
Police Sergeant .... Duncan McIntyre
Written by Dawn Pavitt and Terry Wale
Directed by Gerry Jones
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1967


Off To A Good Start
Carol and Dennis's honeymoon period is soon over. Is the wedding dress to blame?
Carol Barnes .... Sian Davies
Dennis .... Nigel Anthony
Mrs Barnes .... Eva Stuart
Mrs Dickens .... Mary O'Farrell
Mr Barnes .... Alan Dudley
Miss Faulkner .... Griselda Hervey
Taxi Driver/Toast Master .... Humphrey Morton
Written by Dawn Pavitt and Terry Wale.
Directed by Betty Davies
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in June 1967


This Column Every Friday
A dodgy insurance broker takes drastic measures to try to avoid being exposed.
Helen Winstall .... Mary Wimbush
Percy Winstall .... Charles Leno
Arthur Gartred .... James Bree
Newspaper Clerk .... Jean Aubrey
Written by Arnold Yarrow.
Directed by John Gibson
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in September 1967


Time For A Coat
Victoria's desire for a new coat calls for all manner of sacrifices.
Virginia Perrin .... Wendy Craig
Simon Perrin .... Francis Matthews
Harry Blackman .... Wilfrid Carter
Grace Blackman .... Sheelah Wilcocks
Leo Silby .... David Lawton
Mrs Silby .... Noel Hood
Delia .... Rosalind Shanks
Col Gruber .... John Justin
Pat the Maid .... Hilda Schroder
Guest .... Wilfred Babbage
Written by Andrew Sachs
Directed by Jane Graham
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1967


What Am I Bid?
Tony is intrigued by a personal advert which reads: 'Wife available - what offers? Box 523'
Tony .... George Cole
Ralph .... Henry Knowles
Jane .... Sonia Fraser
Trengrove .... John Justin
Written by Eddie Maguire
Directed by Martin Jenkins
First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1967

1. A Honeypot With Bees On (12.5Mb)
2. Evening Out (12.6Mb)
3. No Square Deal (12.7Mb)
4. Findings Keepings (12.6Mb)
5. Third Girl Wanted (12.6Mb)
6. Home And Away (12.5Mb)
7. Off To A Good Start (12.6Mb)
8. This Column Every Friday (12.4Mb)
9. Time For A Coat (12.6Mb)
10. What Am I Bid? (12.6Mb)

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