Episodes
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| 20110526 (BBC7) | Lamb finds his true vocation - then blows his big opportunity. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1971. Lamb finds his true vocation - then blows his big opportunity. Stars Deryck Guyler. | ||||
| 20110526 (BBC7) | Lamb finds his true vocation - then blows his big opportunity. Stars Deryck Guyler. | ||||
| 20061029 BT=1230 (BBC7) | More fun from the General Assistance Department, designated to assist any other overworked government department. The Conference Trick. | ||||
| 20061029 BT=2130 (BBC7) | More fun from the General Assistance Department, designated to assist any other overworked government department. The Conference Trick. | ||||
| 20061030 BT=0430 (BBC7) | More fun from the General Assistance Department, designated to assist any other overworked government department. The Conference Trick. | ||||
| 20070304 BT=1230 (BBC7) | Not on Your Telly; As the media puts the civil service under scrutiny, chaos reigns as The Men cause mayhem at Television Centre. From March 1977. | ||||
| 20070304 BT=2130 (BBC7) | Not on Your Telly; As the media puts the civil service under scrutiny, chaos reigns as The Men cause mayhem at Television Centre. From March 1977. | ||||
| 20070305 BT=0430 (BBC7) | Not on Your Telly; As the media puts the civil service under scrutiny, chaos reigns as The Men cause mayhem at Television Centre. From March 1977. | ||||
| A Slight Case Of Demolition | 19670305 | 20170516 (BBC7) 20200508 (BBC7) | The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Starring Deryck Guyler as Number One and Richard Murdoch as Number Two. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1967. | ||
| Big Rocket | 20130106 (BBC7) | The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race, with a mix-up over Mildred. Stars Wilfred Hyde-White. From November 1962.
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| Bird In The Hand | 20110421 (BBC7) | Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after. With Richard Murdoch. From September 1970. Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after. | |||
| Birds Of A Feather | 19800420 | 20120112 (BBC7) 20170124 (BBC7) 20181030 (BBC7) | The feather-brained civil servants get themselves in a flap. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The feather-brained civil servants get themselves in a flap. The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 - previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. The feather-brained civil servants get themselves in a flap. Stars Richard Murdoch and Derek Guyler. Re-recorded April 1980.
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| Boots | 19800413 | 20111222 (BBC7) 20161227 (BBC7) 20181002 (BBC7) | When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats When bungling bureaucrats have to find 5000 boats, No 1's writing proves problematic. The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 - previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler ( who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. Producer: Edward Taylor Re-recording of 'The Great Footwear Scandal" made in April 1980. When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic. With Norma Ronald. Re-recorded in April 1980.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats | ||
| Bye Bye Mildred | 19700630 | 20050920 (BBC7) 20050921 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20071027 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071027 (BBC7) 20071028 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20090823 (BBC7) 20100919 (BBC7) 20130324 (BBC7) 20141128 (BBC7) 20170620 (BBC7) 20210101 (BBC7) | The bumbling bureaucrats' secretary is set to be lured away... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government offices and to all the others who spend their days there as well. Number One.... Deryck Guyler With John Graham, Gordon Clyde and Jo Manning Wilson. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1970. The bumbling civil servants' most efficient staff member is lured away. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats With Norma Ronald, John Graham, Gordon Clyde and Jo Manning Wilson. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1970. The bumbling civil servants' secretary is set to be lured away. With Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From March 1970. The bumbling civil servants' most efficient staff member is lured away. From March 1970. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1970. Those Ministry Men lose their most efficient staff member, lured by private enterprise. But will she return - to make the tea? The bumbling civil servants' most efficient staff member is lured away. With Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From March 1970.
Those Ministry Men lose their most efficient staff member. But she'll be back... to make the tea. | ||
| Bye, Bye Mildred | 20061001 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061001 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061002 BT=0430 (BBC7) | Those Ministry Men lose their most efficient staff member, lured by private enterprise. But will she return to make the tea? | |||
| Comedy. A Problem Shared | 20061217 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061217 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061218 BT=0430 (BBC7) | Lennox-Brown becomes an 'auntie', Lamb becomes assertive and Mildred gets caught in between. | |||
| Comedy. Off The Rails | 20061231 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061231 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20070101 BT=0430 (BBC7) | They're getting all steamed up in Whitehall over another terrible mix-up at the Ministry. | |||
| Comedy. The Whitehall Castaways | 20061224 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061224 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061225 BT=0430 (BBC7) | Are Lamb and Lennox-Brown really stranded? And what about the Great Bustard, and Sir Gregory? | |||
| Fun From The General Assistance Department. All Cisterns Go | 20061210 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061210 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061211 BT=0430 (BBC7) | A naval survey goes awry, and Sir George winds up unveiling an apparently invisible sub. A naval survey goes awry, and Sir George winds up unveiling an apparently invisible sub. | |||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680403] | with Richard Murdoch and Deryck Cuyler Sunday's broadcast | ||||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680407] | Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in The Fastest Brolly in the West For details see Wed., 7.45 p.m. | ||||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680410] | Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in The Fastest Brolly in the West with NORMA RONALD RONALD BADDILEY , JACK WATSON The Legend of the Men from the Ministry sung by GRAEME GARDEN Written by Johnnie Mortimer , Brian Cooke , Edward Taylor Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR Sunday's broadcast | ||||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680417] | Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Lamb takes a Gambol with NORMA RONALD. RONALD BADDILEY RONNIE STEVENS , DAVID NETTHEIM Written by Johnnie Mortimer. Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR Sunday's broadcast | ||||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680421] | Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Four Men in a Wellington with special guests Kenneth Home and Sam Costa and NORMA RONALD , JOHN GRAHAM ANTONY VICCARS , DOUGLAS HANKIN Written by Johnnie Mortimer , Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR | ||||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680424] | Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Four Men in a Wellington with special guests Kenneth Home and Sam Costa and NORMA RONALD , JOHN GRAHAM ANTONY VICCARS , DOUGLAS HANKIN Written by Johnnie Mortimer , Brian Cooke , Edward Taylor Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR Sunday's broadcast | ||||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680428] | Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Out of this World with NORMA Ronald , RONALD BADDILEY JOHN GRAHAM , DAVID HEALY Written by Johnnie Mortimer , Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR Repeated: Wednesday, 7.45 p.m | ||||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680501] | Sunday's broadcast | ||||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680505] | with Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler For details see Wed., 7.45 p.m. | ||||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680508] | Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyter in Muddlers-in-law with NORMA RONALD , RONALD BADDILEY CLIVE DUNN , JOHN GRAHAM Written by Johnnie Mortimer. Brian Cooke. Edward Taylor Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR Sunday's broadcast | ||||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680512] | For details see Wednesday, 7.45 p.m. | ||||
| Genome: [r3 Bd=19680515] | Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in What has four wheels and fliest with NORMA RONALD , RONALD BADDILEY GRAHAM STARK. JOHN GRAHAM Written by Johnnie Mortimer , Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR Sunday's broadcast | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700630] | starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Bye-Bye Mildred Wiltl NORMA RONALD JOHN GRAHAM , GORDON CLYDE JO MANNING WILSON Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: John Graham Unknown: Gordon Clyde Unknown: Jo Manning Wilson Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700707] | starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Bare Necessities Tonight the Permanent Under-secretary - naked save for bowler hat and umbrella - visits a girls' public school and asks the Headmistress why she has got her clothes on. Has he gone mad? No. It's the perfectly logical conclusion to our heroes' handling of a new motorway scheme. With NORMA RONALD RONALD BADDILEY , JOAN SANDERSON JOHN GRAHAM Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: Ronald Baddiley Unknown: Joan Sanderson Unknown: John Graham Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700714] | starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Storm in a Tea-urn With NORMA RONALD RONALD BADDILEY , PATRICIA HAYES JOHN GRAHAM Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: Ronald Baddiley Unknown: Patricia Hayes Unknown: John Graham Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700721] | starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler With NORMA RONALD RONALD BADDILEY. JOHN GRAHAM in The Moving Target Lomb: ' I say, One, isn'this the week the Prime Minister pulls my trousers off. and you aunch a space rocket, and Sir Gregory gets a bullet-proof bowler hat to protect him from a mad assassin? ' Lennox-Brown: 'Yes. Well, you get these quiet weeks sometimes... ' Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: With Norma Ronald Unknown: Ronald Baddiley. Unknown: John Graham Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700728] | staning Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Oil Well That Ends Well With NORMA RONALD JOHN GRAHAM , GORDON CLYDE Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: John Graham Unknown: Gordon Clyde Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700804] | starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler with guest star Clive Dunn in The Bigger- The Better With NORMA RONALD , GORDON CLYDE Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: Clive Dunn Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: Gordon Clyde Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700811] | starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Trouble in the Air with NORMA RONALD , JOHN GRAHAM GORDON CLYDE Why are Lamb and Lennox-Brown so interested in the mysterious girl on the Transatlantic Jet? Why are they wanted by the police? Why is Lamb frightened? Well, why not? Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: John Graham Unknown: Gordon Clyde Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700818] | starring Richard Murdoch and John Laurie in Miss Chatterley's Lover with NORMA RONALD , JOAN SANDERSON During Mr Lennox-Brown 's absence on annual leave, a Scots-man. Mr Dougal , takes charge of the Department (and Lamb). Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced bv EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: John Laurie Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: Joan Sanderson Unknown: Mr Lennox-Brown Unknown: Mr Dougal Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Unknown: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700825] | starring Richard Murdoch and John Laurie in The Pudding from Outer Space NORMA RONALD , JOHN GRAHAM GORDON CLYDE Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: John Laurie Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: John Graham Unknown: Gordon Clyde Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700901] | starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in A Little of What You Fancy With NORMA RONALD RONALD BADDII. EY, JOHN GRAHAM Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: Ronald Baddii. Unknown: John Graham Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700908] | starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in A Bird in the Hand with NORMA RONALD RONALD BADDILEY , JOHN GRAHAM Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: Ronald Baddiley Unknown: John Graham Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700915] | starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Bringing the House Down with NORMA RONALD RONALD BADDILEY , JOHN GRAHAM Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: Ronald Baddiley Unknown: John Graham Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700922] | starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Fair Exchange with NORMA RONALD RONALD BADDILEY , JOHN GRAHAM Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: Ronald Baddiley Unknown: John Graham Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19700929] | starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler in Bill Stickers is innocent With NORMA RONALD RONALD BADDILEY JO MANNING WILSON Written by EDWARD TAYLOR and JOHN GRAHAM Produced by EDWARD TAYLOR ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Deryck Guyler Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: Ronald Baddiley Unknown: Jo Manning Wilson Written By: Edward Taylor Written By: John Graham Produced By: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19910606] | Wilfrid Hyde White and Richard Murdoch in The Big Rocket with Roy Dotrice , Diana Olsson and David Graham. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. Stereo ContributorsUnknown: Richard MurdochUnknown: Roy Dotrice Unknown: Diana Olsson Unknown: David Graham. Produced By: Edward Taylor. | ||||
| Genome: [r4 Bd=19910613] | Something about a Soldier Wilfrid Hyde White and Richard Murdoch star with Warren Mitchell , Norma Ronald , David Nettheim and David Graham. Written by Johnnie Mortimer , Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. Producer Edward Taylor Stereo ContributorsUnknown: Wilfrid Hyde WhiteUnknown: Richard Murdoch Unknown: Warren Mitchell Unknown: Norma Ronald Unknown: David Nettheim Unknown: David Graham. Written By: Johnnie Mortimer Written By: Brian Cooke Written By: Edward Taylor. Producer: Edward Taylor | ||||
| Gone To Earth | 19651010 | 20120223 (BBC7) 20170307 (BBC7) 20181211 (BBC7) | The work-shy pair run into deep trouble when they supervise a building project. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats One of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 – previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. ‘The Men from the Ministry’ ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. Producer: Edward Taylor. Re-recording of ‘' The Hole'' made in April 1980. The workshy pair run into deep trouble when they supervise a building project. With Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded in 1980.
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| How Now Brown Cow | 19720725 | 20160119 (BBC7) | The bumbling duo spark a right royal mix-up when they act on the hoof. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats | ||
| How Now Brown Cow | 20171031 | 20110630 (BBC7) 20130804 (BBC7) 20160119 (BBC7) | The bumbling duo spark a right royal mix-up when they act on the hoof. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1972. The bumbling bureaucrats spark a right royal mix-up when they act on the hoof. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1972.
The bumbling duo spark a right royal mix-up when they act on the hoof. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1972. | ||
| Just The Ticket | 19710923 | 20171010 (BBC7) | The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats | ||
| Pardon My French | 19800413 | 20111229 (BBC7) 20170103 (BBC7) 20181009 (BBC7) | Trying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Battling to get the rest of Europe playing cricket - the bungling bureaucrats are on a sticky wicket. The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 - previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. Producer: Edward Taylor Re-recording of 'French Cricket" made in April 1980. Trying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket. Stars Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded April 1980.
Re-recording of 'French Cricket" made in April 1980. | ||
| Programme Catalogue - Details: 26 December 1990 | 19901226 | Producer: E. TAYLOR Next in series: THE BIG ROCKET Previous in series: 26 December 1989 Description ***CATALOGUING FOR THIS PROGRAMME WILL BE ADDED AT A LATER DATE*** Broadcast history 26 Dec 1990 13:02-13:30 (RADIO 2) Recorded on 1990-11-01 | |||
| Rolling In It | 19710729 | 20170829 (BBC7) | Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats | ||
| The Big Big Big Ben Bungle | 19770718 | 20161108 (BBC7) 20180821 (BBC7) | Clangers are dropped and the bare truth is exposed in Westminster! Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling bureaucrats drop clangers galore, as the bare truth is exposed in Westminster! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1977. | ||
| The Finger Of Suspicion | 19710916 | 20171003 (BBC7) | Civil servant Lamb is inconvenienced over collecting takings from the public loos. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats | ||
| The Foolproof Fool | 19710826 | 20110526 (BBC7) 20130623 (BBC7) 20150306 (BBC7) 20170919 (BBC7) | Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1971. Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity. Stars Deryck Guyler. Lamb finds his true vocation - but how will he cope with his big opportunity? A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1971.
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1971. | ||
| Traffic Diversions | 19800415 | 20120105 (BBC7) 20170110 (BBC7) 20181016 (BBC7) | When planning a Surrey bypass, the bungling duo fall foul of budget cuts. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats When planning a new bypass in leafy Surrey, the bungling bureaucrats run into more trouble. The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 - previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. Re-recording of 'The End of the Road' made in April 1980. When planning a Surrey bypass, the bungling duo fall foul of budget cuts. Stars Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded April 1980.
Re-recording of 'The End of the Road' made in April 1980. | ||
| Transatlantic Trouble | 19710909 | 20170926 (BBC7) | The bumbling duo welcome an American niece and face up to a new under-secretary. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats | ||
| Watch This Space | 19800400 | 20120315 (BBC7) 20170117 (BBC7) 20181023 (BBC7) | The panic-stricken pen-pushers manage to make Mildred an astronaut by mistake. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The panic-stricken pen-pushers mismanage Britain's space race with a mix-up over Mildred. The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 - previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. Re-recording of 'The Big Rocket' made in April 1980. The panic-stricken pen-pushers manage to make Mildred an astronaut by mistake. Starring Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded April 1980.
Re-recording of 'The Big Rocket' made in April 1980. | ||
| We All Make Mistakes | 19710819 | 20170912 (BBC7) | Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats | ||
| Where There's A Will | 19800422 | 20120119 (BBC7) 20170131 (BBC7) 20181106 (BBC7) | The government is promised millions, but the duo must sort out a sculpture. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats A millionaire industrialist has bequeathed a fortune for scientific research. Surely the bungling bureaucrats can manage to commission a memorial sculpture for him..? The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 – previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. ‘The Men from the Ministry’ ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. Re-recording of ‘Problem In The Park' made in April 1980. The government is promised millions, but the duo must sort out a sculpture. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980.
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| 10 | Pushing The Vote Out | 19680317 | 20120216 (BBC7) 20170228 (BBC7) 20181204 (BBC7) | The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling bureaucrats react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide. One of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 – previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. ‘The Men from the Ministry’ ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. Producer: Edward Taylor. Re-recording of ‘'Up the Poll'' made in April 1980. The dopey duo reacts when a bi-election candidate goes from slide to landslide. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980. The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980.
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| 14 | Christmas Spirit | 19901226 | 20051220 (BBC7) 20051221 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20091220 (BBC7) 20151229 (BBC7) 20161220 (BBC7) 20181225 (BBC7) | The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling bureaucrats are acting like Scrooge! One of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 – previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. ‘The Men from the Ministry’ ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor. Producer: Edward Taylor. Re-recording of ‘The Magic Carpet’ made in April 1980. The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Re-recording from April 1980. The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Re-recording from April 1980.
The Spirit of Christmas Present haunts Lennox-Brown in this Yuletide special edition. The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Re-recording from April 1980.
The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Re-recording from April 1980. | |
| 01 | 01 | The Great Footwear Scandal | 19621030 | 20110120 (BBC7) 20121230 (BBC7) 20140905 (BBC7) 20170328 (BBC7) 20200320 (BBC7) |  The bumbling civil servants must find 5000 boats - and fast. The bumbling civil servants must find 5000 boats - and fast. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White. The bumbling civil servants must find 5000 boats - and fast. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White and Richard Murdoch. From October 1962.
The bumbling civil servants must find 5000 boats, fast. The bumbling civil servants must find 5000 boats, fast. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-white and Richard Murdoch. From October 1962. The bumbling civil servants must find 5000 boats, fast. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White and Richard Murdoch. From October 1962.
A weekly tribute to all those who work in government offices and to all the others who spend their days there as well. Number One.... Wilfrid Hyde White With Edwin Apps and David Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966 Written and produced by Edward Taylor. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1962. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 01 | 02 | The Big Rocket | 19621106 | 20040407 (BBC7) 20040408 (BBC7) 20050830 (BBC7) 20050831 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20050831 (BBC7) 20060910 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20060910 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20060910 (BBC7) 20060911 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20060911 (BBC7) 20071006 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071006 (BBC7) 20071007 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20071007 (BBC7) 20090802 (BBC7) 20100829 (BBC7) 20130106 (BBC7) 20140912 (BBC7) 20170404 (BBC7) 20200327 (BBC7) | The Men have taken charge of the Space Information Bureau but a bungle leads to Mildred becoming an astronaut. The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race, with a mix-up over Mildred. The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race, with a mix-up over Mildred. Stars Wilfred Hyde-White. The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race with a mix-up over Mildred. Stars Wilfred Hyde-White. From November 1962.
The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race with a mix-up over Mildred. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White. From November 1962. The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race, with a mix-up over Mildred. From 1962.
The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race, with a mix-up over Mildred. Stars Wilfred Hyde-White. From November 1962. The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race, with a mix-up over Mildred. From 1962. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The adventures and mishaps of the General Assistance Department, which ran to thirteen series, 145 episodes, between 1962 and 1977. CAST: Roland Hamilton-Jones [Number One] …. Wilfred Hyde-White Written and produced by Edward Taylor. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1962. The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race, with a mix-up over Mildred |
| 01 | 03 | Strictly For The Birds | 19621113 | 20110127 (BBC7) 20130113 (BBC7) 20140919 (BBC7) 20170411 (BBC7) 20200403 (BBC7) | The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap.
The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap. Stars Wilfrid Hyde White and Richard Murdoch. From November 1962. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government offices and to all the others who spend their days there as well. With Norma Ronald, Roy Dotrice, Diana Olsson, Percy Edwards and John Graham. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1962.
The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap. Stars Wilfrid Hyde White. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government offices and to all the others who spend their days there as well. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats
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| 01 | 04 | French Cricket | 19621120 | 20110203 (BBC7) 20130120 (BBC7) 20140926 (BBC7) 20170418 (BBC7) 20200410 (BBC7) | The hapless duo set out to sell the national game overseas. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White and Richard Murdoch. From November 1962. The hapless duo set out to sell the national game overseas. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White. The hapless duo set out to sell the national game overseas. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White and Richard Murdoch. From November 1962.
A weekly tribute to all those who work in government offices and to all the others who spend their days there as well. Stars Wilfrid Hyde White and Richard Murdoch. With Norma Ronald, Roy Dotrice, David Graham and Betty Marsden. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1962.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 01 | 05 | The War With The Isle Of Wight | 19621127 | 20110210 (BBC7) 20130127 (BBC7) 20141003 (BBC7) 20170425 (BBC7) 20200417 (BBC7) | The daft duo has to buy some land for the military.
The daft duo has to buy some land for the military. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-white and Richard Murdoch. From November 1962. The daft duo sets out to buy some land for the military and nearly start a war... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Wilfrid Hyde White and Richard Murdoch. With Norma Ronald, Roy Dotrice, Diana Olsson, Julian Somers and Joan Sanderson. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1962.
The daft duo has to buy some land for the military. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The daft duo has to buy some land for the military. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White and Richard Murdoch. From November 1962. |
| 01 | 06 | Moderately Important Person | 19621204 | ||
| 01 | 07 | The Rhubarb Pirates | 19621211 | ||
| 01 | 08 | A Matter Of Form | 19621218 | ||
| 01 | 09 | The Magic Carpet | 19621225 | ||
| 01 | 10 | The Spy In Black And White | 19630101 | AKA ""The Spy In The Black Pin-stripe"". | |
| 01 | 11 | Island In The Sun | 19630108 | ||
| 01 | 12 | Problem In The Park | 19630115 | ||
| 01 | 13 LAST | The End Of The Road | 19630122 | ||
| 01 | XMAS | A Present For Norman | 19641224 | ||
| 02 | 01 | Pirates Of Lakeview Reservoir | 19650725 | ||
| 02 | 02 | A Slight Case Of Demolition | 19650801 | 20040421 BT=1430 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20040421 BT=2130 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20040422 BT=0630 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20050913 (BBC7) 20050914 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060924 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20060924 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20060925 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20071020 (BBC7) 20090816 (BBC7) 20100912 (BBC7) 20130217 (BBC7) 20141024 (BBC7) 20170516 (BBC7) |  The Ministry Men plus town planning spells mayhem. The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor, Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1967.
The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. With Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From March 1967. The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. From March 1967. The Ministry Men + town planning + disaster! From March 1967.
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| 02 | 02 | Something About A Soldier | 19650801 | 20040414 (BBC7) 20040415 (BBC7) 20050906 (BBC7) 20050907 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20050907 (BBC7) 20060917 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20060917 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20060917 (BBC7) 20060918 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20060918 (BBC7) 20071013 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071013 (BBC7) 20071014 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20071014 (BBC7) 20090809 (BBC7) 20100905 (BBC7) 20130203 (BBC7) 20141010 (BBC7) 20170502 (BBC7) 20200424 (BBC7) | One and Two find a demob letter dating from twenty years ago. Guest star Warren Mitchell. The bumbling civil servants find a twenty year old demob letter. The bumbling civil servants find a 20-year-old demob letter. From August 1965. Stars Richard Murdoch, with Warren Mitchell. The bumbling civil servants find a 20-year-old demob letter. Stars Richard Murdoch, with Warren Mitchell. From August 1965. The bumbling civil servants find a demob letter written 20 years before. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. With Norma Ronald, Warren Mitchell, David Nettheim and David Graham. Written by Edward Taylor, Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1965. Warren Mitchell stars in this episode from August 1965. One and Two find a demob letter dating from twenty years ago. Warren Mitchell stars in this episode from August 1965. One and Two find a demob letter dating from 20 years ago. The bumbling civil servants find a 20-year-old demob letter. From August 1965. The bumbling civil servants find a twenty year old demob letter. From August 1965.
The bumbling civil servants find a twenty year old demob letter. From August 1965. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Starring Wilfrid Hyde White as Number One and Richard Murdoch as Number Two. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. |
| 02 | 03 | The Trouble With Cecil | 19650808 | ||
| 02 | 04 | Mahboni Lies Over The Ocean | 19650815 | ||
| 02 | 05 | A Slight Case Of Demolition | 19650822 | ||
| 02 | 05 | The Man Who Made It Rain | 19650822 | ||
| 02 | 06 | Train Of Events | 19650829 | ||
| 02 | 07 | A Degrading Business | 19650905 | ||
| 02 | 08 | The Butcher Of Glensporran | 19650912 | ||
| 02 | 09 | Counter Spies | 19650919 | ||
| 02 | 10 | A Question Of Dundancy | 19650926 | ||
| 02 | 11 | A Back-dated Problem | 19651003 | ||
| 02 | 12 | The Hole | 19651010 | 20110217 (BBC7) 20130210 (BBC7) 20141017 (BBC7) 20170509 (BBC7) 20200501 (BBC7) |  The time-wasting twosome get bogged down in a building project. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White and Richard Murdoch. From October 1962. The time-wasting twosome get bogged down in a building project. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White. The time-wasting twosome get bogged down in a building project. Stars Wilfrid Hyde-White and Richard Murdoch. From October 1962. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Wilfrid Hyde White and Richard Murdoch. With Norma Ronald, Roy Dotrice and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor, Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1965.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Starring Wilfrid Hyde White as Number One and Richard Murdoch as Number Two.. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor, Brian Cooke. |
| 02 | 13 LAST | The Day The Martians Came | 19651017 | ||
| 03 | 01 | Rebel In Regents Park | 19661211 | ||
| 03 | 02 | A Terrifying Weapon | 19661218 | ||
| 03 | 03 | The Post Office Pantomime | 19661225 | ||
| 03 | 04 | All At Sea | 19670101 | ||
| 03 | 05 | Bowler Hats And Machine Guns | 19670108 | AKA ""Bowler Hats And Sub-machine Guns"". | |
| 03 | 06 | On The Run | 19670115 | ||
| 03 | 07 | A Gift For Sir Gregory | 19670122 | ||
| 03 | 08 | A Whitehall Circus | 19670129 | ||
| 03 | 08 | The Whitehall Circus | 19670129 | ||
| 03 | 09 | Customs Of The Country | 19670205 | ||
| 03 | 10 | Getting The Bird | 19670212 | ||
| 03 | 11 | The Girl In The Case | 19670219 | ||
| 03 | 12 | The Thing On The Beach | 19670226 | ||
| 03 | 13 | A Slight Case Of Demolition | 19670305 | 20040421 (BBC7) 20040422 (BBC7) 20050913 (BBC7) 20050914 (BBC7) 20060924 (BBC7) 20060925 (BBC7) 20071020 (BBC7) 20071021 (BBC7) 20090816 (BBC7) 20100912 (BBC7) 20130217 (BBC7) | The Ministry Men + town planning = disaster! The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. From March 1967. The bumbling civil servants tackle traffic trouble and town planning. With Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From March 1967. |
| 03 | 14 LAST | The Fastest Ship In The World | 19670312 | ||
| 04 | 01 | The Battle Of The River Thames | 19680218 | ||
| 04 | 02 | The Tubby Submarine | 19680225 | ||
| 04 | 03 | A Matter Of Breeding | 19680303 | ||
| 04 | 04 | The Great Showbiz Fiasco | 19680310 | ||
| 04 | 05 | Up The Poll | 19680317 | ||
| 04 | 06 | Waterway To Go | 19680324 | ||
| 04 | 07 | Dam Nuisance | 19680331 | ||
| 04 | 08 | The Fastest Brolly In The West | 19680407 | ||
| 04 | 09 | Lamb Takes A Gambol | 19680414 | ||
| 04 | 10 | Four Men In A Wellington | 19680421 | 20110224 (BBC7) 20130224 (BBC7) 20141031 (BBC7) 20170523 (BBC7) 20200724 (BBC7) | The bumbling civil servants investigate a phantom air force base. Stars Deryck Guyler. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1968.
The bumbling civil servants investigate a phantom air force base. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1968. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With special guests Kenneth Horne and Sam Costa. And Norma Ronald, John Graham, Antony Viccars and Douglas Hankin. Written by Edward Taylor, Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1968.
The bumbling civil servants investigate a phantom air force base. Stars Deryck Guyler. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Number One.... Deryck Guyler And John Graham, Antony Viccars and Douglas Hankin. |
| 04 | 11 | Out Of This World | 19680428 | ||
| 04 | 12 | Muddlers-in-law | 19680505 | ||
| 04 | 13 LAST | What Has Four Wheels And Flies? | 19680512 | ||
| 05 | 01 | A Rotten System | 19690325 | 20110303 (BBC7) 20130303 (BBC7) 20141107 (BBC7) 20170530 (BBC7) 20200731 (BBC7) | When No 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No 1's "complaint", confusion reigns. With Richard Murdoch. From March 1969. When No 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No 1's 'complaint', confusion reigns.
When No 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No 1's 'complaint', chaos erupts and confusion reigns. With Richard Murdoch. From March 1969. Chaos erupts when Number 2 and Mildred overhear a doctor mention Number 1's "complaint". A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Joan Sanderson and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1969.
When No 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No 1's 'complaint', confusion reigns. With Richard Murdoch. From March 1969. When No 2 and Mildred hear a doctor talking about No 1's "complaint", confusion reigns. With Richard Murdoch. From March 1969. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 05 | 02 | A Brush With An Old Master | 19690401 | ||
| 05 | 03 | All Play And No Work | 19690408 | ||
| 05 | 04 | A Sticky Business | 19690415 | 20110310 (BBC7) 20130310 (BBC7) 20141114 (BBC7) 20170606 (BBC7) 20200807 (BBC7) | The bumbling bureaucrats hit the buffers over a London tube station. Stars Deryck Guyler. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1969.
The bumbling bureaucrats hit the buffers over a London tube station. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1969. The bumbling bureaucrats hit the buffers over plans for a London Underground station. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With John Graham, Ronald Baddiley and Carol Allen. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1969.
The bumbling bureaucrats hit the buffers over a London tube station. Stars Deryck Guyler. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1969. |
| 05 | 05 | The Home-brewed Non-vintage Bomb | 19690422 | ||
| 05 | 06 LAST | The Ship That Wagged Its Tail | 19690429 | 20110317 (BBC7) 20130317 (BBC7) 20141121 (BBC7) 20170613 (BBC7) 20200814 (BBC7) | The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats. Stars Deryck Guyler. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1969.
The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1969. The bumbling bureaucrats are all at sea making headlines in a mix-up over dogs and boats. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1969.
The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats. Stars Deryck Guyler. The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1969. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 06 | 01 | Bye-bye Mildred | 19700630 | 20040428 (BBC7) 20040429 (BBC7) 20050920 (BBC7) 20050921 (BBC7) 20061001 (BBC7) 20061002 (BBC7) 20071027 (BBC7) 20071028 (BBC7) 20090823 (BBC7) 20100919 (BBC7) 20130324 (BBC7) | Those Ministry Men lose their most efficient staff member, lured by private enterprise. But will she return to make the tea? The bumbling civil servants' most efficient staff member is lured away. The bumbling civil servants' secretary is set to be lured away. |
| 06 | 02 | Bare Necessities | 19700707 | 20040505 BT=1430 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20040505 BT=2130 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20040505 (BBC7) 20040506 BT=0630 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20040506 (BBC7) 20050927 (BBC7) 20050928 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20050928 (BBC7) 20061008 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061008 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061008 (BBC7) 20061009 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20061009 (BBC7) 20071103 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071103 (BBC7) 20071104 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20071104 (BBC7) 20090830 (BBC7) 20100926 (BBC7) 20130331 (BBC7) 20141205 (BBC7) 20170627 (BBC7) 20210108 (BBC7) | A new motorway is to be built, but which building will it demolish along the way. No. 1 and No. 2 have to decide the route of a new motorway. But there are more obstacles in their way than a few buildings. The bumbling civil servants hit obstacles galore when deciding a new motorway route. The bumbling civil servants hit obstacles galore when deciding on a new motorway route.
The bumbling civil servants hit obstacles galore when deciding on a new motorway route. Stars Richard Murdoch. From March 1970. The bumbling bureaucrats hit obstacles galore when deciding a new route for a motorway... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham, Ronald Baddiley and Joan Sanderson. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1970.
No. 1 and No. 2 have to decide the route of a new motorway. But there are more obstacles in their way than a few buildings. The bumbling civil servants hit obstacles galore when deciding a new motorway route. With Richard Murdoch. From March 1970. More fun from the General Assistance Department, designated to assist other overloaded departments. From March 1970.
The bumbling civil servants hit obstacles galore when deciding a new motorway route. The bumbling civil servants hit obstacles galore when deciding on a new motorway route. Stars Richard Murdoch. From March 1970. No 1 and No 2 have to decide the route of a new motorway. But there are more obstacles in their way than a few buildings. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1970. |
| 06 | 03 | Storm In A Tea Urn | 19700714 | 20110324 (BBC7) 20130407 (BBC7) 20141212 (BBC7) 20170704 (BBC7) 20210115 (BBC7) | Trouble starts brewing over Sir Gregory's ban on the duo making tea. Stars Deryck Guyler. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1970.
Trouble starts brewing when Sir Gregory bans the duo from making tea. Trouble starts brewing when Sir Gregory bans the duo from making tea. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1970. Trouble starts brewing over Sir Gregory's ban on the bumbling bureaucrats making tea. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham, Ronald Baddiley, Patricia Hayes and John Curle. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-white from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1970.
Trouble starts brewing over Sir Gregory's ban on the duo making tea. Stars Deryck Guyler. Trouble starts brewing over Sir Gregory's ban on the duo making tea. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1970. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham, Ronald Baddiley, Patricia Hayes and John Curle. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Trouble starts brewing when Sir Gregory bans the duo from making tea. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1970. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1970. |
| 06 | 04 | The Moving Target | 19700721 | 20110331 (BBC7) 20130414 (BBC7) 20141219 (BBC7) 20170711 (BBC7) 20210122 (BBC7) | The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch. Stars Deryck Guyler. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1970.
The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1970. The bumbling bureaucrats take charge of Britain's first space launch. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham and Ronald Baddiley. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch. Stars Deryck Guyler. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. Producer: Edward Taylor |
| 06 | 05 | Oil Well That Ends Well | 19700728 | ||
| 06 | 06 | The Bigger The Better | 19700804 | 20110407 (BBC7) 20130421 (BBC7) 20150102 (BBC7) 20170718 (BBC7) 20210129 (BBC7) | A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. Premiere. From August 1970. A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn. A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. With Clive Dunn. From August 1970. A peculiar potion grows on the bumbling bureaucrats. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Clive Dunn and Gordon Clyde. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor
Premiere. A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. With Clive Dunn. From August 1970.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. Producer: Edward Taylor |
| 06 | 07 | Trouble In The Air | 19700811 | 20110414 (BBC7) 20130428 (BBC7) 20150109 (BBC7) 20170725 (BBC7) 20210205 (BBC7) | The terrible twosome are off to New York, but will it be "plane" sailing? The terrible twosome are off to New York, but will it be ""plane"" sailing? The terrible twosome are off to New York, but will it be 'plane' sailing? Starring Richard Murdoch. From August 1970. The bumbling bureaucrats head to New York, but will it be 'plane' sailing? A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham, Gordon Clyde and John Curle. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor
The terrible twosome are off to New York, but will it be "plane" sailing? Staring Richard Murdoch. From August 1970.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bumbling bureaucrats head to New York, but will it be 'plane' sailing? Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1970. |
| 06 | 08 | Miss Chaterley's Lover | 19700818 | ||
| 06 | 09 | The Pudding From Outer Space | 19700825 | ||
| 06 | 10 | A Little Of What You Fancy | 19700901 | ||
| 06 | 11 | A Bird In The Hand | 19700908 | 20110421 (BBC7) 20130505 (BBC7) 20150116 (BBC7) 20170801 (BBC7) 20210212 (BBC7) | Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after. Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after.
Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after. With Richard Murdoch. From September 1970. Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham and Ronald Baddiley. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1970. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Chaos ensues when Sir Gregory announces he's off. And there's a parrot to look after... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham and Ronald Baddiley. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1970. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 06 | 12 | Bringing The House Down | 19700915 | 20110428 (BBC7) 20130512 (BBC7) 20150123 (BBC7) 20170808 (BBC7) | A new office block is on the agenda. But it's all a bit too close to home for Mildred. A new office block is on the agenda. But it's all a bit too close to home for Mildred. A new office block is on the agenda. But it is all a bit too close to home for Mildred. A new office block is on the agenda. But it is all a bit too close to home for Mildred. With Norma Ronald. From September 1970. A new office block is on the agenda. But it's a bit too close to home for Mildred. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham and Ronald Baddiley. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1970. A new office block is on the agenda. But it's all a bit too close to home for Mildred. With Norma Ronald. From September 1970.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 06 | 13 | Fair Exchange | 19700922 | 20110505 (BBC7) 20130519 (BBC7) 20150130 (BBC7) 20170815 (BBC7) | The bungling duo mix up the designs for the new pound note. The bungling duo mix up the designs for the new pound note. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From September 1970. The bungling bureaucrats mix up the designs for the new pound note. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham and Ronald Baddiley. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-white from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1970. The bungling duo mix up the designs for the new pound note. Stars Deryck Guyler. The bungling duo mix up the designs for the new pound note. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From September 1970. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, John Graham and Ronald Baddiley. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 06 | 14 LAST | Bill Stickers Is Innocent | 19700929 | 20030709 (BBC7) 20040512 BT=1430 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20040512 BT=2130 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20040512 (BBC7) 20040513 BT=0630 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20040513 (BBC7) 20051004 (BBC7) 20051005 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20051005 (BBC7) 20061015 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061015 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061015 (BBC7) 20061016 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20061016 (BBC7) 20071110 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071110 (BBC7) 20071111 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20071111 (BBC7) 20090906 (BBC7) 20101003 (BBC7) 20130526 (BBC7) 20150206 (BBC7) 20170822 (BBC7) | The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign. The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign. From 1970 The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign. With Deryck Guyler. From September 1970. The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for grumpy Sir Gregory's latest poster campaign. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and Jo Manning Wilson. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1970.
More hilarious escapades in the General Assistance Department of an unnamed Government ministry in Whitehall.
The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign. From 1970 Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 07 | 01 | Rolling In It | 19710129 | 20030716 (BBC7) 20040519 (BBC7) 20040520 (BBC7) 20051011 (BBC7) 20051012 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20051012 (BBC7) 20061022 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061022 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061022 (BBC7) 20061023 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20061023 (BBC7) 20071117 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071117 (BBC7) 20071118 BT=0230 (BBC7) 200711180 (BBC7) 20090913 (BBC7) 20101010 (BBC7) 20130602 (BBC7) 20150213 (BBC7) 20170829 (BBC7) | Lamb and Lennox-Brown's schemes to spend the surplus petty cash end in chaos. Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent. With Richard Murdoch. From July 1971. Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent. With Richard Murdoch. From July 1971. Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent. With Richard Murdoch. From July 1971. Money muddles for the bumbling bureaucrats, when surplus petty cash must be spent. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-white from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1971.
Comedy with Deryck Guyler, first broadcast in 1971.
Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent.
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| 07 | 02 | Up Up And Away | 19710205 | ||
| 07 | 03 | Thoroughly Modern Ministry | 19710212 | 19710812 20110512 (BBC7) 20130609 (BBC7) 20150220 (BBC7) 20170905 (BBC7) | Life's a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1971. Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems. Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1971. Life's a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-white from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1971. Life's a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1971. Life's a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems. From August 1971. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1971.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 07 | 04 | We All Make Mistakes | 19710219 | 20110519 (BBC7) 20130616 (BBC7) 20150227 (BBC7) 20150508 (BBC7) 20170912 (BBC7) | Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats. Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1971. Sir Gregory decides it's time to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1971.
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| 07 | 05 | A Foolproof Fool | 19710226 | 20110526 (BBC7) 20130623 (BBC7) | Lamb finds his true vocation - then blows his big opportunity. Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity. Stars Deryck Guyler. Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1971. |
| 07 | 06 | Rotten To The Corps | 19710305 | ||
| 07 | 07 | Transatlantic Trouble | 19710312 | 20110602 (BBC7) 20130630 (BBC7) 20150313 (BBC7) 20170926 (BBC7) | The office is visited by Lennox Brown's American niece and noisy Under-Secretary Sir Gregory Pitkin. The bumbling duo welcome an American niece and face up to a new under-secretary. The bumbling duo welcome an American niece and face up to a new under-secretary. Stars Richard Murdoch. From September 1971.
The bumbling bureaucrats welcome a niece from America and face up to a new Under-Secretary. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1971. The office is visited by Lennox Brown's American niece and noisy Under-Secretary Sir Gregory Pitkin. From September 1971. The office is visited by Lennox Brown's niece and Under-Secretary Sir Gregory Pitkin. |
| 07 | 08 | The Finger Of Suspicion | 19710319 | 20110609 (BBC7) 20130707 (BBC7) 20150320 (BBC7) 20171003 (BBC7) | Civil servant Lamb is inconvenienced over collecting takings from the public loos. Civil servant Lamb is inconvenienced over collecting takings from the public loos. Stars Richard Murdoch. From September 1971. Bumbling bureaucrat Lamb is inconvenienced over collecting the takings from public loos. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1971.
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| 07 | 09 LAST | Just The Ticket | 19710326 | 20110616 (BBC7) 20130714 (BBC7) 20150327 (BBC7) 20171010 (BBC7) | The Ministry for General Assistance organizes a national lottery. The Ministry for General Assistance organizes a national lottery. Stars Deryck Guyler. The Ministry for General Assistance organizes a national lottery. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From September 1971. The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery. The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery - no thanks to the bumbling bureaucrats. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1971.
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| 07 | SPECIAL | Gone To Pot | 19711129 | ||
| 08 | 01 | The Conference Trick | 19720711 | 20030723 (BBC7) 20040526 (BBC7) 20040527 (BBC7) 20051018 (BBC7) 20051019 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20051019 (BBC7) 20061029 (BBC7) 20061030 (BBC7) 20071124 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071124 (BBC7) 20071125 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20071125 (BBC7) 20090920 (BBC7) 20101017 (BBC7) 20130721 (BBC7) 20160105 (BBC7) 20171017 (BBC7) | One and Two are sent a bid for the ownership rights of Venus. AKA (possibly incorrectly) ""The Confidence Trick One and Two are sent to a bid for the ownership rights of Venus. Not keen to secure plots on planet Venus, the government enlist the clumsy civil servants. With Deryck Guyler. From July 1972. Not keen to secure plots on planet Venus, the government enlist the clumsy civil servants. With Deryck Guyler. From July 1972. Not keen on securing plots of land on planet Venus, the British government opt to enlist the bumbling bureaucrats. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Garard Green. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1972.
Not keen to secure plots on planet Venus, the government enlist the clumsy civil servants.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 08 | 02 | The Night We Crept Into The Crypt | 19720718 | 20110623 (BBC7) 20130728 (BBC7) 20160112 (BBC7) 20171024 (BBC7) | The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it. The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1972. The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1972. The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it! A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1972. The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it. Stars Deryck Guyler.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 08 | 03 | How Now Brown Cow | 19720725 | 20110630 (BBC7) 20130804 (BBC7) 20160119 (BBC7) 20171031 (BBC7) | The bumbling duo spark a right royal mix-up when they act on the hoof. The bumbling duo spark a right royal mix-up when they act on the hoof. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1972.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 08 | 03 | How Now, Brown Cow | 19720725 | 20110630 (BBC7) | The bumbling duo spark a right royal mix-up when they act on the hoof. |
| 08 | 04 | Sorry, Wrong Number | 19720801 | ||
| 08 | 05 | The Desk Job | 19720808 | 20140518 (BBC7) 20140519 (BBC7) 20160126 (BBC7) 20171107 (BBC7) |  Can the bungling duo manage to sell off some old office furniture? Can the bungling duo manage to sell off some old office furniture? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972. Can the bungling bureaucrats manage to sell off the old office furniture? A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1972.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 08 | 06 | Fowl Play | 19720815 | 20110707 (BBC7) 20130811 (BBC7) 20160202 (BBC7) 20171114 (BBC7) | The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray. The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972. The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972.
The blundering bureaucrats learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1972. The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray. Stars Deryck Guyler. The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 08 | 07 | Something Of Value | 19720822 | 20110714 (BBC7) 20130818 (BBC7) 20160209 (BBC7) 20171121 (BBC7) | Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning. Stars Deryck Guyler. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972. Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning. Stars Deryck Guyler. Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972. Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972. Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels are sent for cleaning. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Sheila Wilcox. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1972. Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 08 | 08 LAST | Taking Leave Of Their Census | 19720829 | 20110721 (BBC7) 20130825 (BBC7) 20160216 (BBC7) 20171128 (BBC7) | The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings. The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972. The bungling bureaucrats are sent to Cornwall where some dodgy villagers are up to no good... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1972. The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1972.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 09 | 01 | That's My Pigeon | 19730306 | 20110728 (BBC7) 20130901 (BBC7) 20160223 (BBC7) 20171205 (BBC7) | A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap. A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap. Stars Deryck Guyler. A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From March 1973. A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap. Stars Deryck Guyler. A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats get in a flap. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and John Cole. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in March 1973. A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From March 1973.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 09 | 02 | Don't Let Them Needle You | 19730313 | 20110804 (BBC7) 20130908 (BBC7) 20160301 (BBC7) 20171212 (BBC7) | The truth will out - with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine. The truth will out with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From March 1973. The truth will out - with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From March 1973. The truth will out - with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine. Stars Deryck Guyler. The truth will out - with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and John Cole. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in March 1973.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 09 | 03 | Find The Lady | 19730320 | ||
| 09 | 04 | Bridge Under Troubled Water | 19730327 | 20110811 (BBC7) 20130915 (BBC7) 20160308 (BBC7) 20171219 (BBC7) | Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From March 1973. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's plans for a river crossing. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in March 1973. Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From March 1973. Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler.
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| 09 | 05 | A Private Affair | 19730403 | 20040602 BT=1430 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20040602 BT=2130 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20040602 (BBC7) 20040603 BT=0630 Duration=30 (BBC7) 20040603 (BBC7) 20051025 (BBC7) 20051026 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20051026 (BBC7) 20061105 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061105 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061105 (BBC7) 20061106 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20061106 (BBC7) 20071201 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071201 (BBC7) 20071202 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20071202 (BBC7) 20090927 (BBC7) 20101024 (BBC7) 20130922 (BBC7) 20160315 (BBC7) 20171226 (BBC7) | London's fourth airport is about to open - in Scotland. But there's a fly in the ointment. With special guest Clive Dunn. The civil servants cause chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland. From April 1973. With Deryck Guyler and Clive Dunn. The civil servants cause chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland. From April 1973. The civil servants cause chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland. With Deryck Guyler and Clive Dunn. From April 1973. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bumbling bureaucrats cause chaos as London's new airport opens - in Scotland. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Clive Dunn. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in April 1973. The men from the General Assistance Department are back to help out in the only way they know how! From April 1973. Classic comedy with pinstripe suits, bowler hats and umbrellas. Set in an unnamed Government ministry in Whitehall.
The civil servants cause chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland. With Deryck Guyler and Clive Dunn. From April 1973. The civil servants cause chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland. From April 1973.
London's fourth airport is about to open - in Scotland. But there's a fly in the ointment. With special guest Clive Dunn. |
| 09 | 06 | Food For Thought | 19730410 | 20110818 (BBC7) 20130929 (BBC7) 20160322 (BBC7) 20180102 (BBC7) | The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1973. The antics of the bungling bureaucrats attract some sinister interest from abroad... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in April 1973. The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling duo's antics attract some sinister interest from abroad. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1973. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in April 1973.
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| 09 | 07 | Getting It Taped | 19730417 | ||
| 09 | 08 | Safe And Unsound | 19730424 | 20110825 (BBC7) 20131006 (BBC7) 20160329 (BBC7) 20180109 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats spark fears of a top level security leak. The bungling bureaucrats spark fears of a top level security leak. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1973. The bungling bureaucrats spark fears of a top level security leak... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham, Patricia Hayes and John Cole. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in April 1973. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling bureaucrats spark fears of a top level security leak. Stars Deryck Guyler. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in April 1973.
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| 09 | 09 | The Export Caper | 19730501 | 20110901 (BBC7) 20131013 (BBC7) 20160405 (BBC7) 20180116 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats botch a trade agreement with the Italians. The bungling bureaucrats botch a trade agreement with the Italians. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From May 1973.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 09 | 10 | Flushed With Success | 19730508 | 20140525 (BBC7) 20140526 (BBC7) 20160412 (BBC7) 20180123 (BBC7) | The hapless duo direct Trooping the Colour and fix the plumbing. The bungling bureaucrats take on Trooping the Colour and try to fix the plumbing... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1973. The hapless duo direct Trooping the Colour and fix the plumbing. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From May 1973.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 09 | 11 | Under The Weather | 19730515 | 20110908 (BBC7) 20131020 (BBC7) 20160419 (BBC7) 20180130 (BBC7) | The outlook's stormy for the dotty duo as they arrive at the Met Office. The outlook is stormy for the dotty duo as they arrive at the Met Office. The outlook is stormy for the dotty duo as they arrive at the Met Office. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From May 1973. The outlook's stormy for the bungling bureaucrats as they arrive at the Met Office. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1973. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The outlook's stormy for the dotty duo as they arrive at the Met Office. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From May 1973. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1973.
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| 09 | 12 | Monkey Business | 19730522 | 20110915 (BBC7) 20131027 (BBC7) 20160426 (BBC7) 20180206 (BBC7) | Sir Gregory is set to leave, but can one of the daft duo fill his shoes? Sir Gregory is set to leave, but can one of the daft duo fill his shoes? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From May 1973. Sir Gregory is set to leave, but can one of the daft duo fill his shoes? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From May 1973. Sir Gregory is set to leave, but can one of the bungling bureaucrats fill his shoes? A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1973.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 09 | 13 LAST | Cheesed Off | 19730529 | 20110922 (BBC7) 20131103 (BBC7) 20160503 (BBC7) 20180213 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors. The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From May 1973. The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors. Stars Deryck Guyler. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and John Cole. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. The Men from the Ministry ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1973.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 10 | 01 | Plane Madness | 19740617 | 20110929 (BBC7) 20160510 (BBC7) 20180220 (BBC7) | Events take off as the idle duo welcome an office efficiency expert. Events take off as the idle duo welcome an office efficiency expert. Stars Deryck Guyler. Events take off as the idle duo welcome an office efficiency expert. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1974. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Dilys Laye. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats |
| 10 | 02 | Vipers In The Bosom | 19740624 | 20111006 (BBC7) 20160517 (BBC7) 20180227 (BBC7) | Whitehall gets worried. Could the bungling duo be secret spies? Could the bungling duo be secret spies? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1974. Whitehall gets worried. Could the bungling duo be secret spies? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1974. Whitehall gets worried. Could the bungling bureaucrats be secret spies? Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Hilary Pritchard. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1974. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats
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| 10 | 03 | Great Guns | 19740701 | ||
| 10 | 04 | I Want My Mummy | 19740708 | 20111013 (BBC7) 20160524 (BBC7) 20180306 (BBC7) | Confusion - and an ancient Egyptian queen - rule. Stars Deryck Guyler. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1974. Confusion, and an ancient Egyptian queen, rule. Stars Deryck Guyler. Confusion, and an ancient Egyptian queen, rule. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1974. Confusion - and an ancient Egyptian queen - rule for the bungling bureuacrats. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Hilary Pritchard. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1974. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Confusion - and an ancient Egyptian queen - rule. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1974. Confusion - and an ancient Egyptian queen - rule. Stars Deryck Guyler.
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| 10 | 05 | One Man's Meat | 19740715 | ||
| 10 | 06 | Ballet Nuisance | 19740722 | ||
| 10 | 07 | Sky High | 19740729 | 20030730 (BBC7) 20051101 (BBC7) 20051102 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20051102 (BBC7) 20061112 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061112 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061113 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20061113 (BBC7) 20071208 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071208 (BBC7) 20071209 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20071209 (BBC7) 20091004 (BBC7) 20101031 (BBC7) 20160531 (BBC7) 20180313 (BBC7) | When 'The Men' go to investigate a building project, they are left high and not so dry by an industrial dispute. AKA Hitting The Roof. More escapades in the General Assistance Department of an unnamed Government ministry. With Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. More fun from the General Assistance Department, designated to assist any other overworked government department. With Deryck Guyler. aka Hitting The Roof Construction chaos abounds for the bumbling civil servants over a new office block. Stars Richard Murdoch. From July 1974. Construction chaos abounds for the bumbling civil servants over a new office block. Stars Richard Murdoch. From July 1974. When 'The Men' go to investigate a building project, they are left high and not so dry by an industrial dispute. From 1974. More fun from the General Assistance Department, designated to assist any other overworked government department. With Deryck Guyler. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Construction chaos abounds for the bungling bureauacrats over a new office block. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1974. Construction chaos abounds for the bungling bureuacrats over a new office block. More escapades in the General Assistance Department of an unnamed Government ministry. With Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch.
Construction chaos abounds for the bumbling civil servants over a new office block.
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| 10 | 08 | A Break For Sir Gregory | 19740805 | ||
| 10 | 09 | Health And Deficiency | 19740812 | 20111020 (BBC7) 20160607 (BBC7) 20180320 (BBC7) | The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie - what could go wrong? The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie - what could go wrong? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1974. The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie. What could go wrong? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1974. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie - what could possibly go wrong? With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Mandy Cuthbert. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive. However, the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1974. The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie - what could go wrong? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1974.
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1974. |
| 10 | 10 | Big Deal | 19740819 | ||
| 10 | 11 | They Fry By Night | 19740826 | ||
| 10 | 12 | In The Picture | 19740902 | 20030806 (BBC7) 20040609 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20040609 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20040609 (BBC7) 20040610 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20040610 (BBC7) 20051108 (BBC7) 20051109 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20051109 (BBC7) 20061119 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061119 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061119 (BBC7) 20061120 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20061120 (BBC7) 20071215 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071215 (BBC7) 20071216 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20071216 (BBC7) 20091011 (BBC7) 20101107 (BBC7) 20160614 (BBC7) 20180327 (BBC7) | A mission to clean up the lax and dirty morals of England goes wrong when it gets confused with a Keep Britain Tidy campaign. The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade. From September 1974. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade. From September 1974. The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From September 1974. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling bureaucrats spark confusion in a moral crusade! With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1974. Classic comedy with pinstripe suits, bowler hats and umbrellas set in an unnamed government ministry in Whitehall.
The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade. From September 1974.
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1974. |
| 10 | 13 LAST | She'll Have To Go | 19740909 | 20111027 (BBC7) 20160621 (BBC7) 20180403 (BBC7) | Can the bungling duo save their secretary from the scrap heap? Can the bungling duo save their secretary from the scrap heap? Stars Deryck Guyler. Can the bungling duo save their secretary from the scrap heap? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From September 1974. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Can the bungling bureaucrats save their secretary from the scrap heap? With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Gillie Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-white from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1974. Can the bungling duo save their secretary from the scrap heap? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From September 1974. Can the bungling duo save their secretary from the scrap heap? Stars Deryck Guyler.
Can the bungling bureaucrats save their secretary from the scrap heap? With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Gillie Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. |
| 11 | 01 | Nothing But The Vest | 19750526 | 20030813 (BBC7) 20040616 (BBC7) 20040617 (BBC7) 20051115 (BBC7) 20051116 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20051116 (BBC7) 20061126 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061126 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061126 (BBC7) 20061127 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20061127 (BBC7) 20071222 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071222 (BBC7) 20071223 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20071223 (BBC7) 20091018 (BBC7) 20101114 (BBC7) 20160628 (BBC7) 20180410 (BBC7) | The civil servants play cupid for Mildred and spark mayhem with their requisitions. Stars Richard Murdoch. From May 1975. The civil servants play cupid for Mildred and spark mayhem with their requisitions. Stars Richard Murdoch. From May 1975. More fun from the General Assistance Department. With Richard Murdoch ad Deryck Guyler. Recorded in 1975. Comedy from 1975, with Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling bureaucrats play cupid for Mildred - and spark mayhem with their requisitions. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1975.
The civil servants play cupid for Mildred and spark mayhem with their requisitions.
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1975. |
| 11 | 02 | That's My Baby | 19750602 | 20030820 (BBC7) 20040623 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20040623 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20040623 (BBC7) 20040624 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20040624 (BBC7) 20051122 (BBC7) 20051123 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20051123 (BBC7) 20061203 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20061203 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20061203 (BBC7) 20061204 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20061204 (BBC7) 20071229 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20071229 (BBC7) 20071230 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20071230 (BBC7) 20091025 (BBC7) 20101121 (BBC7) 20160705 (BBC7) 20180417 (BBC7) | Lamb is in love, but finds himself fast-tracked into fatherhood as chaos once more ensues at the heart of the Civil Service. Lamb and Lennox-Brown file a baby. That is, when an irate cleaner drops her baby off to be looked after in a fit of pique. Love-struck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood. Love-struck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood. From June 1975. Love-struck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From June 1975. A lovestruck civil servant is fast-tracked into fatherhood. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham, Pat Coombs and Cass Allen. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. Lamb and Lennox-Brown file a baby... that is, when an irate cleaner drops her baby off to be looked after in a fit of pique.
Love-struck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From June 1975. Love-struck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood. From June 1975.
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| 11 | 03 | All That Glitters | 19750609 | ||
| 11 | 04 | Torn To Shreds | 19750616 | 20111103 (BBC7) 20160712 (BBC7) 20180424 (BBC7) | The bungling duo must dispose of a 75p surplus. Easy? You'd think so. The bungling duo must dispose of a 75p surplus. Easy? You would think so. The bungling duo must dispose of a 75p surplus. Easy? You would think so. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1975. The bungling duo must dispose of a 75p surplus. Easy? You'd think so. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1975. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling bureaucrats must dispose of a budget surplus of 75p, but their efforts spark more ministerial mayhem. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975.
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. |
| 11 | 05 | Wool Over Their Eyes | 19750623 | 20111110 (BBC7) 20160719 (BBC7) 20180501 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle. The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle. Stars Deryck Guyler. The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1975.
Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and John Cole. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. |
| 11 | 06 | This Vat And The Other | 19750630 | 20111117 (BBC7) 20160726 (BBC7) 20180508 (BBC7) | The idle duo are helping to collect VAT - how taxing can that be? The idle duo are helping to collect VAT - how taxing can that be? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1975. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling bureaucrats are helping to collect VAT - how taxing can that be? Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975.
First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. |
| 11 | 07 | The Great Trouser Troubles | 19750707 | ||
| 11 | 08 | The Cabinet Crisis | 19750714 | ||
| 11 | 09 | Chain Reaction | 19750721 | 20111124 (BBC7) 20160802 (BBC7) 20180515 (BBC7) | A mix-up over packages sparks perplexity for the bungling bureaucrats. A mix-up over packages sparks perplexity for the bungling bureaucrats. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1975. A mix-up over packages sparks perplexity for the bungling bureaucrats. From July 1975. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Corinna Marlowe. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1975. A mix-up over packages sparks perplexity for the bungling bureaucrats. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From July 1975.
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| 11 | 10 | All Change | 19750728 | 20111201 (BBC7) 20160809 (BBC7) 20180522 (BBC7) | Struggling with the new metric system - will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? Stars Deryck Guyler. From July 1975. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Struggling with the new metric system - will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1975. Struggling with the new metric system - will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? Stars Deryck Guyler. From July 1975.
Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? |
| 11 | 11 | A Merry Dance | 19750804 | 20111208 (BBC7) 20160816 (BBC7) 20180529 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats suspect each other of espionage. The bungling bureaucrats suspect each other of espionage. From August 1975.
The bungling bureaucrats suspect each other of espionage. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1975. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and John Cole. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1975. |
| 11 | 12 | A Sense Of Power | 19750811 | ||
| 11 | 13 LAST | Postal Disorder | 19750818 | 20111215 (BBC7) 20160823 (BBC7) 20180605 (BBC7) | The Post Office must boost business - can the bungling duo deliver? The Post Office must boost business. Can the bungling duo deliver? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1975. The Post Office must boost business - can the bungling duo deliver? Stars Deryck Guyler. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The Post Office must boost business - can the bungling duo deliver? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1975.
The Post Office must boost business, but can the bungling duo manage to deliver? Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1975. The Post Office must boost business. Can the bungling duo deliver? |
| 12 | 01 | All Cisterns Go | 19760706 | 20030827 (BBC7) 20040630 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20040630 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20040630 (BBC7) 20040701 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20040701 (BBC7) 20051129 (BBC7) 20051130 (BBC7) 20061210 (BBC7) 20061211 (BBC7) 20080105 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080105 (BBC7) 20080106 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080106 (BBC7) 20091101 (BBC7) 20101128 (BBC7) 20160830 (BBC7) 20180612 (BBC7) | A naval survey goes awry, and Sir George winds up unveiling an apparently intangible and invisible sub. A naval survey goes awry, and Sir Gregory winds up unveiling an apparently intangible and invisible sub. The blundering civil servants plumb new depths with a naval survey. From July 1976. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. The blundering civil servants plumb new depths with a naval survey. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. The blundering civil servants plumb new depths with a naval survey. From July 1976. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Tasked with a naval survey, the blundering bureaucrats plumb new depths... Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1976.
The blundering civil servants plumb new depths with a naval survey. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. The blundering civil servants plumb new depths with a naval survey. From July 1976.
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| 12 | 02 | A Problem Shared | 19760713 | 20030903 (BBC7) 20040707 (BBC7) 20040708 (BBC7) 20051206 (BBC7) 20051207 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20051207 (BBC7) 20061217 (BBC7) 20061218 (BBC7) 20080112 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080112 (BBC7) 20080113 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080113 (BBC7) 20091115 (BBC7) 20101212 (BBC7) 20160906 (BBC7) 20180619 (BBC7) | Lennox-Brown becomes an auntie, Lamb becomes assertive and Mildred gets caught in between. The inept civil servants get in a jam over traffic and an agony aunt. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. The inept civil servants get in a jam over traffic and an agony aunt. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. The inept civil servants get in a jam over traffic and an agony aunt. From July 1976. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Lennox-Brown becomes an 'auntie', Lamb becomes assertive and Mildred gets caught in between. From July 1976.
The inept civil servants get in a jam over traffic and an agony aunt. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. The inept civil servants get in a jam over traffic and an agony aunt. From July 1976.
The blundering bureaucrats get in a jam over traffic - and an agony aunt... With Norma Ronald and Ronald Baddiley. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1976. |
| 12 | 03 | The Whitehall Castaways | 19760720 | 20030910 (BBC7) 20040714 (BBC7) 20040715 (BBC7) 20051213 (BBC7) 20051214 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20051214 (BBC7) 20061224 (BBC7) 20061225 (BBC7) 20080119 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080119 (BBC7) 20080120 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080120 (BBC7) 20091122 (BBC7) 20101219 (BBC7) 20160913 (BBC7) 20180626 (BBC7) | Are Lamb and Lennox-Brown really stranded? And what of the Great Bustard? And Sir Gregory? The inept civil servants tackle London's parks and soon get in a flap. From July 1976. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. The inept civil servants tackle London's parks and soon get in a flap. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. The inept civil servants tackle London's parks and soon get in a flap. From July 1976. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Are Lamb and Lennox-Brown really stranded? And what of the Great Bustard? And Sir Gregory? First heard July 1976.
The inept civil servants tackle London's parks and soon get in a flap. From July 1976.
When the bungling bureaucrats tackle London's parks, they soon get in a flap. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1976. |
| 12 | 04 | Off The Rails | 19760727 | 20030917 (BBC7) 20040721 (BBC7) 20040722 (BBC7) 20051227 (BBC7) 20051228 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20051228 (BBC7) 20061231 (BBC7) 20070101 (BBC7) 20080126 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080126 (BBC7) 20080127 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080127 (BBC7) 20091129 (BBC7) 20160920 (BBC7) 20180703 (BBC7) | They're getting all steamed up in Whitehall over another terrible mix-up at the Ministry. The blundering civil servants get steamed up over a transport mix-up. From July 1976. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. The blundering civil servants get steamed up over a transport mix-up. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. The blundering civil servants get steamed up over a transport mix-up. From July 1976. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1976. The blundering civil servants get steamed up over a transport mix-up. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. The blundering civil servants get steamed up over a transport mix-up. From July 1976.
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| 12 | 05 | Penny Wise | 19760803 | 20030924 (BBC7) 20040728 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20040728 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20040728 (BBC7) 20040729 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20040729 (BBC7) 20060103 (BBC7) 20060104 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060104 (BBC7) 20070107 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20070107 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20070107 (BBC7) 20070108 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20070108 (BBC7) 20080202 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080202 (BBC7) 20080203 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080203 (BBC7) 20091206 (BBC7) 20160927 (BBC7) 20180710 (BBC7) | Lennox Brown and Lamb are under threat - will the computers take over? Lennox Brown is replaced by computer - can Lamb get his job back? The axe is over the bumbling civil servants, thanks to a new computer. From July 1976. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. The axe is hanging over the bumbling civil servants, thanks to a new computer. The arrival of a computer means the inept civil servants face the axe. With Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. Lennox Brown and Lamb are under threat - will the computers take over? With Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. The axe is over the bumbling civil servants, thanks to a new computer. From July 1976. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The arrival of a computer means the bumbling civil servants are facing the axe... Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1976.
The axe is over the bumbling civil servants, thanks to a new computer. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976. The axe is over the bumbling civil servants, thanks to a new computer. From July 1976. The arrival of a computer means the inept civil servants face the axe. With Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1976.
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| 12 | 06 | A Turn For The Nurse | 19760810 | 20031001 (BBC7) 20040804 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20040804 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20040804 (BBC7) 20040805 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20040805 (BBC7) 20060110 (BBC7) 20060111 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060111 (BBC7) 20070114 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20070114 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20070114 (BBC7) 20070115 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20070115 (BBC7) 20080209 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080209 (BBC7) 20080210 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080210 (BBC7) 20091213 (BBC7) 20161004 (BBC7) 20180717 (BBC7) | When The Men are given a hospital to administer, the patients are bound to end up in stitches...(groan). Confusion abounds when Sir Gregory Pitkin breaks his leg. Operations at a hospital turn sickly from the civil servants' cure. From August 1976. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Operations at a hospital turn sickly from the civil servants' cure. From August 1976. Operations at a hospital turn sickly from the civil servants' cure. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1976. When The Men are given a hospital to administer, the patients are bound to end up in stitches...(groan). From 1976. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The men from the General Assistance Department are back for more helpful assistance. With Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. Confusion abounds when Sir Gregory Pitkin breaks his leg. First broadcast August 1976. Operations at a hospital turn sickly from the bungling civil servants' cure. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1976. When The Men are given a hospital to administer, the patients are bound to end up in stitches... (groan). From 1976. Operations at a hospital turn sickly from the civil servants' cure. From August 1976.
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| 12 | 07 | Seal Of Office | 19760817 | 20031008 (BBC7) 20040811 (BBC7) 20040812 (BBC7) 20060117 (BBC7) 20060118 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060118 (BBC7) 20070121 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20070121 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20070121 (BBC7) 20070122 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20070122 (BBC7) 20080216 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080216 (BBC7) 20080217 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080217 (BBC7) 20091108 (BBC7) 20101205 (BBC7) 20161011 (BBC7) 20180724 (BBC7) | Sir Gregory has asked Lennox-Brown to organise a military display at Earl's Court. The blundering civil servants try to organise a military display. From August 1976. The blundering civil servants try to organise a military display. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1976. Sir Gregory has asked Lennox-Brown to organise a military display at Earl's Court. From August 1976. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The blundering civil servants are tasked with organising a military display in London, but there's a terrible mix-up... Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1976.
The blundering civil servants try to organise a military display. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1976.
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| 12 | 08 LAST | Birmingham Is Revolting | 19760824 | 20031015 (BBC7) 20040818 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20040818 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20040818 (BBC7) 20040819 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20040819 (BBC7) 20060124 (BBC7) 20060125 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060125 (BBC7) 20070128 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20070128 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20070128 (BBC7) 20070129 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20070129 (BBC7) 20080223 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080223 (BBC7) 20080224 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080224 (BBC7) 20091227 (BBC7) 20161018 (BBC7) 20180731 (BBC7) | More mayhem at the Ministry as the staff are psychoanalysed and Birmingham is granted independence! More mayhem at the Ministry as staff are psychoanalysed and Birmingham is granted independence! It's all change for the civil servants - and for surprised Brummies! From August 1976. It's all change for the civil servants - and for surprised Brummies! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. It's all change for the civil servants - and for surprised Brummies! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1976. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats
It's all change for the blundering civil servants - and there's a surprise in store for Brummies! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1976. It's all change for the civil servants - and for surprised Brummies! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1976. It's all change for the civil servants - and for surprised Brummies! From August 1976.
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| 13 | 01 | Mission Inedible | 19770704 | 20031022 (BBC7) 20040825 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20040825 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20040825 (BBC7) 20040826 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20040826 (BBC7) 20060131 (BBC7) 20060201 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060201 (BBC7) 20070204 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20070204 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20070204 (BBC7) 20070205 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20070205 (BBC7) 20080301 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080301 (BBC7) 20080302 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080302 (BBC7) 20100103 (BBC7) 20161025 (BBC7) 20180807 (BBC7) | Lennox-Brown and Lamb are sent on a trade mission promoting British food in New York. But events don't go to plan. The civil servants botch a British food promotion in New York. From July 1977. The civil servants botch a British food promotion in New York. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1977. Lennox-Brown and Lamb are sent on a trade mission promoting British food in New York. But events don't go to plan. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling civil servants botch a promotion for British food delicacies in New York. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1977.
The civil servants botch a British food promotion in New York. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1977. The civil servants botch a British food promotion in New York. From July 1977.
The civil servants botch a British food promotion in New York. |
| 13 | 02 | Horse Play | 19770711 | 20031029 (BBC7) 20040901 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20040901 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20040901 (BBC7) 20040902 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20040902 (BBC7) 20060207 (BBC7) 20060208 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060208 (BBC7) 20070211 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20070211 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20070211 (BBC7) 20070212 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20070212 (BBC7) 20080308 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080308 (BBC7) 20080309 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080309 (BBC7) 20100110 (BBC7) 20161101 (BBC7) 20180814 (BBC7) | How exactly does Lamb wind up riding a racehorse? Listen and learn. A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants. From July 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants. From July 1977. A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1977. How exactly does Lamb wind up riding a racehorse? Listen and learn. Comedy with Richard Murdoch, first heard in 1977. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats
A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants. From July 1977.
A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the bungling civil servants. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1977. |
| 13 | 03 | The Big, Big, Big Ben Bungle | 19770718 | 20031105 (BBC7) 20040908 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20040908 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20040908 (BBC7) 20040909 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20040909 (BBC7) 20060214 (BBC7) 20060215 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060215 (BBC7) 20070218 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20070218 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20070218 (BBC7) 20070219 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20070219 (BBC7) 20080315 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080315 (BBC7) 20080316 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080316 (BBC7) 20100117 (BBC7) 20161108 (BBC7) 20180821 (BBC7) | Sir Gregory is cracking down on 'permissiveness', but his own interest in 'bronze-limbed' young ladies rather undermines this. Sir Gregory is cracking down on permissiveness, but his own interest in young ladies rather undermines this. Sir Gregory is cracking down on permissiveness. Clangers are dropped - and the bare truth is exposed in Westminster! From July 1977. Clangers are dropped - and the bare truth is exposed in Westminster! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1977.
Clangers are dropped and the bare truth is exposed in Westminster! Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling bureaucrats drop clangers galore, as the bare truth is exposed in Westminster! With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1977. Sir Gregory is cracking down on 'permissiveness', but his interest in bronze-limbed young ladies rather undermines this. Sir Gregory is cracking down on 'permissiveness', but his own interest in bronze-limbed young ladies rather undermines this. Sir Gregory is cracking down on permissiveness. |
| 13 | 04 | A Motley Crew | 19770725 | 20031112 (BBC7) 20040915 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20040915 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20040915 (BBC7) 20040916 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20040916 (BBC7) 20060221 (BBC7) 20060222 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060222 (BBC7) 20070225 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20070225 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20070225 (BBC7) 20070226 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20070226 (BBC7) 20080322 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080322 (BBC7) 20080323 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080323 (BBC7) 20100124 (BBC7) 20161115 (BBC7) 20180828 (BBC7) | The Men are all at sea as Lennox-Brown and Lamb are sent on a special mission to a North Sea Oil rig. A mission to an oil rig leaves the bungling civil servants all at sea. A mission to an oil rig leaves the bungling civil servants all at sea. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From July 1977. The Men are all at sea - as Lennox-Brown and Lamb are sent on a special mission to a North Sea Oil rig. From July 1977. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats A mission to an oil rig leaves the bungling bureaucrats all at sea. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1977.
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| 13 | 05 | Not On Your Telly | 19770801 | 20031119 (BBC7) 20040922 (BBC7) 20040923 (BBC7) 20060228 (BBC7) 20060301 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060301 (BBC7) 20070304 (BBC7) 20070305 (BBC7) 20080329 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080329 (BBC7) 20080330 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080330 (BBC7) 20100131 (BBC7) 20161122 (BBC7) 20180904 (BBC7) | As the media puts the civil service under scrutiny, chaos reigns as The Men cause mayhem at Television Centre. The civil servants cause bedlam during a BBC 'Panorama' probe. The civil servants cause bedlam during a BBC 'Panorama' probe. Stars Richard Murdoch. The civil servants cause bedlam during a BBC 'Panorama' probe. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1977. As the media puts the civil service under scrutiny, chaos reigns as The Men cause mayhem at Television Centre. From March 1977. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats
The bungling bureaucrats spark bedlam during a BBC 'Panorama' probe. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1977.
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| 13 | 06 | One Way Only | 19770808 | 20031126 (BBC7) 20040929 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20040929 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20040929 (BBC7) 20040930 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20040930 (BBC7) 20060307 (BBC7) 20060308 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060308 (BBC7) 20070311 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20070311 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20070311 (BBC7) 20070312 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20070312 (BBC7) 20080405 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080405 (BBC7) 20080406 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080406 (BBC7) 20100207 (BBC7) 20161129 (BBC7) 20180911 (BBC7) | The bungling civil servants tackle London's transport congestion. From August 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Lamb and Lennox-Brown try to clear London's congestion with a hair-brained scheme. Sound familiar? The bungling civil servants tackle London's transport congestion. From August 1977. The bungling civil servants tackle London's transport congestion. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1977. Lamb and Lennox-Brown try to clear London's congestion with a hair-brained scheme. Sound familiar? From August '77. Lamb and Lennox-Brown try to clear London's congestion with a hair-brained scheme. Sound familiar? From August 1977. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling civil servants try to tackle London's transport congestion. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Nicolette McKenzie. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1977.
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| 13 | 07 | Take Your Pick | 19770815 | 20031203 (BBC7) 20041006 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20041006 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20041006 (BBC7) 20041007 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20041007 (BBC7) 20060314 (BBC7) 20060315 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060315 (BBC7) 20070318 BT=1230 (BBC7) 20070318 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20070318 (BBC7) 20070319 BT=0430 (BBC7) 20070319 (BBC7) 20080412 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20080412 (BBC7) 20080413 BT=0230 (BBC7) 20080413 (BBC7) 20100214 (BBC7) 20161206 (BBC7) 20180918 (BBC7) | The freezing civil servants head to Wales to tackle a coal shortage. The freezing civil servants head to Wales to tackle a coal shortage. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1977. More fun at the General Assistance Department with Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From August 1977. The freezing civil servants head to Wales to tackle a coal shortage. From August 1977. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats
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| 13 | 08 LAST | Claws | 19770822 | 20031210 (BBC7) 20041013 BT=1430 (BBC7) 20041013 BT=2130 (BBC7) 20041013 (BBC7) 20041014 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20041014 (BBC7) 20060321 (BBC7) 20060322 BT=0600 (BBC7) 20060322 (BBC7) 20070325 BT=1330 (BBC7) 20070325 BT=1930 (BBC7) 20070325 (BBC7) 20070326 BT=0630 (BBC7) 20070326 (BBC7) 20100221 (BBC7) 20161213 (BBC7) 20180925 (BBC7) | Can Mildred's bad mood really be remedied by bamboo shoots and a bucket of warm milk? The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month. From August 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From August 1977. The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month. From August 1977. Can Mildred's bad mood really be remedied by bamboo shoots and a bucket of warm milk? From August 1977. Can Mildred's bad mood really be remedied by bamboo shoots and a bucket of warm milk? First heard August 1977. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The civil servants blunder their way through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. 'The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-white from 1966. Sadly many episodes didn't survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded 14 shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. Producer: Edward Taylor First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1977.
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| 14 | Ban The Wotsit | 19800427 | 20120202 (BBC7) 20170214 (BBC7) 20181120 (BBC7) | Lamb clears out a lot of rubbish, but the junk is mistaken for a secret weapon. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 – previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. ‘The Men from the Ministry’ ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. Re-recording of ‘A Terrifying Weapon' made in April 1980. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. Producer: Edward Taylor. Lamb clears out a lot of rubbish, but the junk is mistaken for a secret weapon. With Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded in April 1980.
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| 14 | The Country Caper | 19800422 | 20120126 (BBC7) 20170207 (BBC7) 20181113 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb The first of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 – previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. ‘The Men from the Ministry’ ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. The bungling duo must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats The bungling duo must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980.
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| 14 | 01 | Boots | 20111222 | 20161227 (BBC7) | When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic. When the men have to find 5,000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic. With Norma Ronald. Re-recorded in April 1980. |
| 14 | 02 | Pardon My French | 20111229 | 20170103 (BBC7) | Trying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket. Trying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket. Stars Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded April 1980. |
| 14 | 03 | Traffic Diversions | 20120105 | 20170110 (BBC7) | When planning a Surrey bypass, the bungling duo fall foul of budget cuts.
When planning a Surrey bypass, the bungling duo fall foul of budget cuts. Stars Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded April 1980. |
| 14 | 04 | Watch This Space | 20120315 | 20170117 (BBC7) | The panic-stricken pen-pushers manage to make Mildred an astronaut by mistake. The panic-stricken pen-pushers manage to make Mildred an astronaut by mistake. Starring Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded April 1980. |
| 14 | 05 | Birds Of A Feather | 20120112 | 20170124 (BBC7) | The feather-brained civil servants get themselves in a flap.
The feather-brained civil servants get themselves in a flap. Stars Richard Murdoch and Derek Guyler. Re-recorded April 1980. |
| 14 | 06 | Where There's A Will | 20120119 | 20170131 (BBC7) | The government is promised millions, but the duo must sort out a sculpture. The government is promised millions, but the duo must sort out a sculpture. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980. |
| 14 | 07 | The Country Caper | 20120126 | 20170207 (BBC7) | The bungling duo must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb. The bungling duo must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980. |
| 14 | 08 | Ban The Wotsit | 20120202 | 20170214 (BBC7) | Lamb clears out a lot of rubbish, but the junk is mistaken for a secret weapon.
Lamb clears out a lot of rubbish, but the junk is mistaken for a secret weapon. With Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded in April 1980. |
| 14 | 09 | A Testing Time | 19650905 | 20120209 (BBC7) 20170221 (BBC7) 20181127 (BBC7) | Times are changing – but can the bungling bureaucrats pass the new civil service exams? One of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 – previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. ‘The Men from the Ministry’ ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. Producer: Edward Taylor. Re-recording of ‘A Degrading Business' made in April 1980. Times are changing - can the bungling duo pass new civil service exams? Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-white from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. Times are changing - can the bungling duo pass new civil service exams? With Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded in April 1980.
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| 14 | 09 | A Testing Time | 20120209 | 20170221 (BBC7) | Times are changing - can the bungling duo pass new civil service exams?
Times are changing - can the bungling duo pass new civil service exams? With Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded in April 1980. |
| 14 | 10 | Pushing The Vote Out | 20120216 | 20170228 (BBC7) | The dopey duo reacts when a bi-election candidate goes from slide to landslide. Written by Johnny Mortimer, Brian Cooke, and Edward Taylor; produced by Edward Taylor.
The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980. The dopey duo reacts when a bi-election candidate goes from slide to landslide. With Deryck Guyler. Re-recorded in April 1980. |
| 14 | 11 | Gone To Earth | 20120223 | 20170307 (BBC7) | The workshy pair run into deep trouble when they supervise a building project. The workshy pair run into deep trouble when they supervise a building project. With Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded in 1980. |
| 14 | 12 | Computaclanger | 20120301 | 20170314 (BBC7) 20181218 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc. The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc. Stars Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded May 1980. The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and sparks havoc! One of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 – previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. ‘The Men from the Ministry’ ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. Producer: Edward Taylor. Re-recording of ''The Trouble with Cecil' made in May 1980. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats
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| 14 | 13 | A Great Convenience | 20120308 | 20170321 (BBC7) 20190101 (BBC7) | The calamitous civil servants have to make a decision about a historic toilet.
The calamitous civil servants have to make a decision about a historic toilet. Starring Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded May 1980. The calamitous civil servants have to make a decision about a historic toilet. Starring Richard Murdoch. Re-recorded May 1980. Classic comedy series about hare-brained bureaucrats One of 14 shows not kept in the archive and re-recorded in 1980 – previously never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. ‘The Men from the Ministry’ ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler (who replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966). With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. Producer: Edward Taylor. Re-recording of ‘A Slight Case of Demolition’ made in May 1980. |
| 14 | 14 | The Christmas Spirit | 20051220 | 20051221 20091220 (BBC7) | The Spirit of Christmas Present haunts Lennox-Brown in this Yuletide special edition. |
