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Lechlade, Twinned with Zanzibar
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Mark is celebrating, but with dog hair in the champers. Can a living legend save the day? Stars Timothy Spall. From 1993.
Mark is celebrating, but with dog hair in the champagne.
Can a living legend save the day?
Starring Timothy Spall.
One man’s quest to discover the true source of the River Thames with his faithful hound, Boogie.
Adapted by Mark Wallington from his own novel.
Mark/Narrator …. Timothy Spall
Jennifer Conway …. Carla Mendonca
Boogie …. Ronald Herdman
Lock Keeper …. Terence Edmond
Archie …. David Holt
PA/Royal Lady …. Ainslie Foster
Sam Tucker …. Geoffrey McGivern
Laundrette Attendant/Girl …. Kate Binchy
Barman …. Simon Godley
Delia Smith …. Melinda Walker
Producer: Caroline Leddy
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1993.
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