
3. The Minestrone Thickens and is Stirred
Johnny Shields finds himself in mortal danger as he battles to infiltrate the smuggling gang in Switzerland. Stars Peter Coke.
Shields has made contact with the Swiss gang through Karen and Bruno.
But it's doubtful whether he'll live long enough to make use of it...
Starring Peter Coke.
Roy Clarke’s 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
Julie ...... Anne Stallybrass
Bruno ...... David Mahlowe
Karl ...... Ben Kingsley
Karen ...... Cynthia Grenville
Gino ...... Ronald Harvi
Foster ...... Michael Stirrup
Jean Hogg ...... Heather Stoney
Alfie ...... Peter Stephens
Theme music composed and played by Trevor Holroyd.
Producer: Alan Ayckbourn
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2 in January 1968.
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