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A Previous Engagement

Jimmy’s choice of fiancée is a cause of concern for his colleagues. Stars Bernard Cribbins and Frank Thornton. From 1989.

Jimmy Bright’s choice of fiancée is a cause of concern for his colleagues.

Andrew Palmer’s sitcom about the self-made businessman, wheeler-dealer Jimmy Bright [Bernard Cribbins] and his strait-laced chief accountant, Russell Farrow [Frank Thornton]. In this second series, the company – Brightco – has been floated on the stock market, so Russell is more of a stickler for regulations than ever.

Jimmy Bright .... Bernard Cribbins
Russell Farrow .... Frank Thornton
Nan Forbes .... Annette Crosbie
Petra Peters .... Morwenna Banks
Sue Plant .... Annee Blott

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 2 in May 1989.

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30 minutes

On radio

Sunday 10:30

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  • Next Monday 05:30