The Harpoon

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Episode

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First
Broadcast

Repeated

Comments

Christmas Special

19911221

20141122 (BBC7)
20171222 (BBC7)
20191222 (BBC7)
20211226 (BBC7)

A glowing Yuletide feast in the pages of the golden magazine's bumper Christmas special.

Enjoy the snow-capped lettering and a silver sixpence hidden in the middle.

With:

Peter Baynham

Julian Dutton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1991.

A rip-roaring Yuletide edition of the paper for boys. Starring Peter Baynham.

Winter Special

19911214

20180105 (BBC7)
20200131 (BBC7)
20221223 (BBC7)

Stoke up the fire and decant the brandy for a bumper 'winter' issue of the Empire's favourite magazine.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1991.

19910907

20110724 (BBC7)
20120219 (BBC7)
20130828 (BBC7)
20150513 (BBC7)
20161115 (BBC7)
20180605 (BBC7)
20200207 (BBC7)
20211013 (BBC7)
20211016 (BBC7)
20211017 (BBC7)
20230906 (BBC7)

From patent cures to whaling for the under 5s.

The nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys.

Hip hip!

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.

19910914

20110731 (BBC7)
20120226 (BBC7)
20130904 (BBC7)
20150520 (BBC7)
20161122 (BBC7)
20180612 (BBC7)
20200214 (BBC7)
20211020 (BBC7)
20230913 (BBC7)

It's a special 'Looking Ahead to Autumn' issue of your nostalgic favourite weekly paper!

Bryonie Pritchard

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.

The meaning of autumn and novelty dance lessons, in the spoof boys' adventure paper.

19910921

20110807 (BBC7)
20120304 (BBC7)
20130911 (BBC7)
20150527 (BBC7)
20161129 (BBC7)
20180619 (BBC7)
20200221 (BBC7)
20211027 (BBC7)
20230920 (BBC7)

Laughing through the Depression' - with a slightly budget issue of your nostalgic bumper golden weekly.

Bryonie Pritchard

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.

A special budget edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

04 LAST

19910928

20110814 (BBC7)
20120311 (BBC7)
20130918 (BBC7)
20150603 (BBC7)
20161206 (BBC7)
20180626 (BBC7)
20200228 (BBC7)
20230927 (BBC7)

More surprising achievements of the Empire, plus tales of a brave badger and a haunted moustache...

Nostalgia galore in the latest issue of Empire's favourite weekly magazine.

Bryonie Pritchard

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.

A haunted moustache in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

19920722

20111002 (BBC7)
20121209 (BBC7)
20140521 (BBC7)
20151116 (BBC7)
20170615 (BBC7)
20190127 (BBC7)
20200902 (BBC7)
20220315 (BBC7)
20220319 (BBC7)
20220320 (BBC7)
20231101 (BBC7)

Yes, Madam! The Empire's favourite weekly is back on the shelves!

Nostalgia galore in the first of four lovingly hand-tooled issues of this acclaimed comedy series awaits your collection - this one a bumper summer edition.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992.

A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

Yes, Madam! The Empire's favourite weekly is back on the shelves!

Nostalgia galore in the first of four lovingly hand-tooled issues of this acclaimed comedy series awaits your collection - this one a bumper summer edition.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992.

A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Alistair McGowan. From July 1992.

19920729

20111009 (BBC7)
20121216 (BBC7)
20140528 (BBC7)
20151123 (BBC7)
20170622 (BBC7)
20190203 (BBC7)
20200909 (BBC7)
20220322 (BBC7)
20231108 (BBC7)

Broadcasting secrets are revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

Fun, frolics, and much, much, more. Subscribe now!

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992.

Broadcasting secrets are revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Alistair McGowan. From July 1992.

19920805

20111016 (BBC7)
20121223 (BBC7)
20140604 (BBC7)
20151130 (BBC7)
20170629 (BBC7)
20190210 (BBC7)
20200916 (BBC7)
20220329 (BBC7)
20231115 (BBC7)

The complete story of evolution from Little Blobby Thing to Homo Erectus Britishus Imperius.

Plus an advert for some sticks.

All in your nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

With:

Julian Dutton

Peter Baynham

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1992.

Evolution's epic story is revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

Evolution's epic story is revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Peter Baynham. From August 1992.

04 LAST

19920812

20111023 (BBC7)
20121230 (BBC7)
20140611 (BBC7)
20151207 (BBC7)
20170706 (BBC7)
20190217 (BBC7)
20200923 (BBC7)
20220405 (BBC7)
20231122 (BBC7)

Wow! And hip hiporama,

Harpooners! Get down daddyos to the formica fun and crepe-soled capers of this special 1950s edition of your favourite weekly rag!

Plenty of nylon and skiffle, plus here comes a Muffin the Mule shocker!

With:

Julian Dutton

Peter Baynham

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1992.

Here comes a Muffin the Mule shock in the spoof boys' adventure paper from yesteryear.

Here comes a Muffin the Mule shock in the spoof boys' adventure paper from yesteryear. With Alistair McGowan. From August 1992.

19940217

20130217 (BBC7)
20140716 (BBC7)
20160110 (BBC7)
20171011 (BBC7)
20190624 (BBC7)
20220917 (BBC7)

Is your journey really necessary?

Do you know your submarines?

Are you bored with your biscuits?

And above all - are you German?

The Empire's favourite is back with a special wartime edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure magazine.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1994.

19940224

20130224 (BBC7)
20140723 (BBC7)
20160117 (BBC7)
20171018 (BBC7)
20190701 (BBC7)
20220924 (BBC7)

Handy hints on body language, sewing corner and three cheers for Swanky Beaumont!

More nostalgic fun in the spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1994.

Handy hints on body language, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

19940303

20130303 (BBC7)
20140730 (BBC7)
20160124 (BBC7)
20171025 (BBC7)
20190708 (BBC7)
20221001 (BBC7)

Across the Atlantic alone, and great beverages from history.

More nostalgic fun in the spoof of boys' adventure story papers - this time, incorporating 'Lathe Monthly'.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1994.

Great beverages from history, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

04 LAST

19940310

20130310 (BBC7)
20140806 (BBC7)
20160131 (BBC7)
20171101 (BBC7)
20190715 (BBC7)
20221008 (BBC7)

Howdee y'all! Let's go all American.

A special star-spangled issue of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1994.

A star-spangled American issue of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
		Christmas Special	19911221	20141122 (BBC7) 20171222 (BBC7) 20191222 (BBC7) 20211226 (BBC7)	A glowing Yuletide feast in the pages of the golden magazine's bumper Christmas special. Enjoy the snow-capped lettering and a silver sixpence hidden in the middle. With: Peter Baynham Julian Dutton First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1991. A rip-roaring Yuletide edition of the paper for boys. Starring Peter Baynham.
		Winter Special	19911214	20180105 (BBC7) 20200131 (BBC7) 20221223 (BBC7)	Stoke up the fire and decant the brandy for a bumper 'winter' issue of the Empire's favourite magazine. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1991.
01	01		19910907	20110724 (BBC7) 20120219 (BBC7) 20130828 (BBC7) 20150513 (BBC7) 20161115 (BBC7) 20180605 (BBC7) 20200207 (BBC7) 20211013 (BBC7) 20211016 (BBC7) 20211017 (BBC7) 20230906 (BBC7)	From patent cures to whaling for the under 5s. The nostalgic spiffing spoof of adventure story papers for boys. Hip hip! First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991.
01	02		19910914	20110731 (BBC7) 20120226 (BBC7) 20130904 (BBC7) 20150520 (BBC7) 20161122 (BBC7) 20180612 (BBC7) 20200214 (BBC7) 20211020 (BBC7) 20230913 (BBC7)	It's a special 'Looking Ahead to Autumn' issue of your nostalgic favourite weekly paper! Bryonie Pritchard First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991. The meaning of autumn and novelty dance lessons, in the spoof boys' adventure paper.
01	03		19910921	20110807 (BBC7) 20120304 (BBC7) 20130911 (BBC7) 20150527 (BBC7) 20161129 (BBC7) 20180619 (BBC7) 20200221 (BBC7) 20211027 (BBC7) 20230920 (BBC7)	Laughing through the Depression' - with a slightly budget issue of your nostalgic bumper golden weekly. Bryonie Pritchard First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991. A special budget edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
01	04 LAST		19910928	20110814 (BBC7) 20120311 (BBC7) 20130918 (BBC7) 20150603 (BBC7) 20161206 (BBC7) 20180626 (BBC7) 20200228 (BBC7) 20230927 (BBC7)	More surprising achievements of the Empire, plus tales of a brave badger and a haunted moustache... Nostalgia galore in the latest issue of Empire's favourite weekly magazine. Bryonie Pritchard First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1991. A haunted moustache in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
02	01		19920722	20111002 (BBC7) 20121209 (BBC7) 20140521 (BBC7) 20151116 (BBC7) 20170615 (BBC7) 20190127 (BBC7) 20200902 (BBC7) 20220315 (BBC7) 20220319 (BBC7) 20220320 (BBC7) 20231101 (BBC7)	Yes, Madam! The Empire's favourite weekly is back on the shelves! Nostalgia galore in the first of four lovingly hand-tooled issues of this acclaimed comedy series awaits your collection - this one a bumper summer edition. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992. A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. Yes, Madam! The Empire's favourite weekly is back on the shelves! Nostalgia galore in the first of four lovingly hand-tooled issues of this acclaimed comedy series awaits your collection - this one a bumper summer edition. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992. A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. A ripping, bumper summer edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Alistair McGowan. From July 1992.
02	02		19920729	20111009 (BBC7) 20121216 (BBC7) 20140528 (BBC7) 20151123 (BBC7) 20170622 (BBC7) 20190203 (BBC7) 20200909 (BBC7) 20220322 (BBC7) 20231108 (BBC7)	Broadcasting secrets are revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. Broadcasting secrets are revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. Fun, frolics, and much, much, more. Subscribe now! First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1992. Broadcasting secrets are revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Alistair McGowan. From July 1992.
02	03		19920805	20111016 (BBC7) 20121223 (BBC7) 20140604 (BBC7) 20151130 (BBC7) 20170629 (BBC7) 20190210 (BBC7) 20200916 (BBC7) 20220329 (BBC7) 20231115 (BBC7)	The complete story of evolution from Little Blobby Thing to Homo Erectus Britishus Imperius. Plus an advert for some sticks. All in your nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With: Julian Dutton Peter Baynham First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1992. Evolution's epic story is revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. Evolution's epic story is revealed in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. With Peter Baynham. From August 1992.
02	04 LAST		19920812	20111023 (BBC7) 20121230 (BBC7) 20140611 (BBC7) 20151207 (BBC7) 20170706 (BBC7) 20190217 (BBC7) 20200923 (BBC7) 20220405 (BBC7) 20231122 (BBC7)	Wow! And hip hiporama, Harpooners! Get down daddyos to the formica fun and crepe-soled capers of this special 1950s edition of your favourite weekly rag! Plenty of nylon and skiffle, plus here comes a Muffin the Mule shocker! With: Julian Dutton Peter Baynham First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1992. Here comes a Muffin the Mule shock in the spoof boys' adventure paper from yesteryear. Here comes a Muffin the Mule shock in the spoof boys' adventure paper from yesteryear. With Alistair McGowan. From August 1992.
03	01		19940217	20130217 (BBC7) 20140716 (BBC7) 20160110 (BBC7) 20171011 (BBC7) 20190624 (BBC7) 20220917 (BBC7)	Is your journey really necessary? Do you know your submarines? Are you bored with your biscuits? And above all - are you German? The Empire's favourite is back with a special wartime edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure magazine. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1994.
03	02		19940224	20130224 (BBC7) 20140723 (BBC7) 20160117 (BBC7) 20171018 (BBC7) 20190701 (BBC7) 20220924 (BBC7)	Handy hints on body language, sewing corner and three cheers for Swanky Beaumont! More nostalgic fun in the spoof of boys' adventure story papers. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1994. Handy hints on body language, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
03	03		19940303	20130303 (BBC7) 20140730 (BBC7) 20160124 (BBC7) 20171025 (BBC7) 20190708 (BBC7) 20221001 (BBC7)	Across the Atlantic alone, and great beverages from history. More nostalgic fun in the spoof of boys' adventure story papers - this time, incorporating 'Lathe Monthly'. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1994. Great beverages from history, in the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
03	04 LAST		19940310	20130310 (BBC7) 20140806 (BBC7) 20160131 (BBC7) 20171101 (BBC7) 20190715 (BBC7) 20221008 (BBC7)	Howdee y'all! Let's go all American. A special star-spangled issue of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1994. A star-spangled American issue of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.