Galton And Simpson's Half Hour

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You'll Never Walk Alone

20090307

20091223 (R2)

Earlier this year, Radio 2 marked the 60th anniversary of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's writing partnership with a series of half hour comedies, especially adapted by them for Radio 2. Here's another chance to enjoy the series starring Frank Skinner, Mitchell & Webb, Rik Mayall, June Whitfield and Paul Merton.

In the first drama, You'll Never Walk Alone, Frank Skinner stars as a football fanatic, on his way to a Wembley Cup Final with his heavily pregnant wife and his best friend. An early labour, an emergency stop and the disappearance of the priceless tickets lead to a comedic study in political incorrectness and male chauvinism.

The drama was first broadcast on Yorkshire Television back in 1974 and starred Brian Glover, Maureen Lipman and Peter Jones. The radio adaptation is introduced by Paul Merton.

Comedy starring Frank Skinner as a football fanatic on his way to a Wembley Cup Final.

Comedy series marking the 60th anniversary of writing partnership Galton and Simpson

Impasse

20090314

20091224 (R2)

The second drama in the series, Impasse, stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb. A Rolls Royce and a banger meet in a very narrow country lane, somewhere in Cornwall, and both drivers refuse to back up. Between the AA, the RAC and the Cornish Constabulary, a solution is finally found. Temporarily.

The drama was one of Galton & Simpson's Comedy Playhouse Scripts for BBC television and first broadcast in 1963. This radio adaptation is introduced by Paul Merton.

Starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. A Rolls Royce and a banger refuse to give way.

Comedy series marking the 60th anniversary of writing partnership Galton and Simpson

I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds

20090321

20091225 (R2)

The third drama in the series, I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds, stars Rik Mayall and June Whitfield. We all know one. The man next door, on the bus, in the pub, or if you're really unlucky the one who comes round your house, night after night, just when you're settling down to watch a long awaited film on television. The last thing you need is a bitter two hour long dispute over the identity of a bit player.

The drama was first broadcast on Yorkshire Television back in 1977 and starred Leonard Rossiter and Pat Hayes. The new radio adaptation is introduced by Paul Merton.

Sitcom starring Rik Mayall and June Whitfield, introduced by Paul Merton.

Comedy series marking the 60th anniversary of writing partnership Galton and Simpson

The Blood Donor

20090328

20091225 (R2)

The fourth and final drama in this series, The Blood Donor, stars Paul Merton as Arthur Bunclarke. When Arthur does his patriotic duty, by donating a pint of his blood, he is unaware until the prick of the needle that he is the proud possessor of one of the rarest blood groups in the world.

The drama was first broadcast on BBC television in 1961 as part of Hancock's Half Hour, starring Tony Hancock.

Sitcom starring Paul Merton as Arthur Bunclarke, possessor of a rare blood group.

Comedy series marking the 60th anniversary of writing partnership Galton and Simpson

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	You'll Never Walk Alone	20090307	20091223 (R2)	Earlier this year, Radio 2 marked the 60th anniversary of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's writing partnership with a series of half hour comedies, especially adapted by them for Radio 2. Here's another chance to enjoy the series starring Frank Skinner, Mitchell & Webb, Rik Mayall, June Whitfield and Paul Merton. In the first drama, You'll Never Walk Alone, Frank Skinner stars as a football fanatic, on his way to a Wembley Cup Final with his heavily pregnant wife and his best friend. An early labour, an emergency stop and the disappearance of the priceless tickets lead to a comedic study in political incorrectness and male chauvinism. The drama was first broadcast on Yorkshire Television back in 1974 and starred Brian Glover, Maureen Lipman and Peter Jones. The radio adaptation is introduced by Paul Merton. Comedy starring Frank Skinner as a football fanatic on his way to a Wembley Cup Final. Comedy series marking the 60th anniversary of writing partnership Galton and Simpson
02	Impasse	20090314	20091224 (R2)	Earlier this year, Radio 2 marked the 60th anniversary of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's writing partnership with a series of half hour comedies, especially adapted by them for Radio 2. Here's another chance to enjoy the series starring Frank Skinner, Mitchell & Webb, Rik Mayall, June Whitfield and Paul Merton. The second drama in the series, Impasse, stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb. A Rolls Royce and a banger meet in a very narrow country lane, somewhere in Cornwall, and both drivers refuse to back up. Between the AA, the RAC and the Cornish Constabulary, a solution is finally found. Temporarily. The drama was one of Galton & Simpson's Comedy Playhouse Scripts for BBC television and first broadcast in 1963. This radio adaptation is introduced by Paul Merton. Starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb. A Rolls Royce and a banger refuse to give way. Comedy series marking the 60th anniversary of writing partnership Galton and Simpson
03	I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds	20090321	20091225 (R2)	Earlier this year, Radio 2 marked the 60th anniversary of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's writing partnership with a series of half hour comedies, especially adapted by them for Radio 2. Here's another chance to enjoy the series starring Frank Skinner, Mitchell & Webb, Rik Mayall, June Whitfield and Paul Merton. The third drama in the series, I Tell You It's Burt Reynolds, stars Rik Mayall and June Whitfield. We all know one. The man next door, on the bus, in the pub, or if you're really unlucky the one who comes round your house, night after night, just when you're settling down to watch a long awaited film on television. The last thing you need is a bitter two hour long dispute over the identity of a bit player. The drama was first broadcast on Yorkshire Television back in 1977 and starred Leonard Rossiter and Pat Hayes. The new radio adaptation is introduced by Paul Merton. Sitcom starring Rik Mayall and June Whitfield, introduced by Paul Merton. Comedy series marking the 60th anniversary of writing partnership Galton and Simpson
04	The Blood Donor	20090328	20091225 (R2)	Earlier this year, Radio 2 marked the 60th anniversary of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's writing partnership with a series of half hour comedies, especially adapted by them for Radio 2. Here's another chance to enjoy the series starring Frank Skinner, Mitchell & Webb, Rik Mayall, June Whitfield and Paul Merton. The fourth and final drama in this series, The Blood Donor, stars Paul Merton as Arthur Bunclarke. When Arthur does his patriotic duty, by donating a pint of his blood, he is unaware until the prick of the needle that he is the proud possessor of one of the rarest blood groups in the world. The drama was first broadcast on BBC television in 1961 as part of Hancock's Half Hour, starring Tony Hancock. Sitcom starring Paul Merton as Arthur Bunclarke, possessor of a rare blood group. Comedy series marking the 60th anniversary of writing partnership Galton and Simpson