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Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions? Orwellian sitcom with David Threlfall and Hugh Laurie. From March 1987.

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Can Edward keep his girlfriend and avoid explosions?

Orwellian sitcom starring David Threlfall.

Written by William Osborne and Richard Turner

Edward Wilson ...... David Threlfall

With:

Pam Ferris
Hugh Laurie
Steve Steen
Rebecca Stevens
Richard Turner
Jenny Luckcraft

Produced at 蜜芽传媒 Manchester by Nick Symons

First broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 in March 1987.

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