
Pilot
4 Extra Debut. Sick of living at home, Ken persuades his mate Bill to start hunting for a flat. Stars Peter Cleall and Derek Seaton. From 1972.
Ken persuades his mate Bill to begin hunting for a flat-share.
Pilot episode following their exploits with upstairs neighbours Angela and Caroline.
They all live under the watchful gaze of their landlady, Mrs Platt.
This is the pilot episode from Comedy Parade - a showcase for new comedy.
Two series followed running on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2 between 1972 and 1975.
Written by Richard Matthews and John Davis.
Ken .... Peter Cleall
Bill .... Derek Seaton
Mrs Platt …. Patricia Hayes
Ken’s Mother …. Pearl Hackney
Ken’s Father …. Graham Stark
The Neighbour …. Eva Stuart
Angela …. Suzanne Kerchiss
Caroline ….. Clare Sutcliffe
Producer: Edward Taylor
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2 in March 1971.
**** This programme is an off-air recording, and so does have a few issues with its technical quality – but we hope you enjoy it anyway.
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