Episodes
| Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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... 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1970. |
| A Great Convenience | 20120308 | 20170321 (BBC7) 20190101 (BBC7) | The calamitous civil servants have to make a decision about a historic toilet. 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. Re-recording of ‘A Slight Case of Demolition' made in May 1980. |
| A Merry Dance | 19750804 | 20111208 (BBC7) 20160816 (BBC7) 20180529 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats suspect each other of espionage. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and John Cole. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1975. The bungling bureaucrats suspect each other of espionage. From August 1975. |
| A Motley Crew | 19770725 | 20161115 (BBC7) 20180828 (BBC7) | A mission to an oil rig leaves the bungling bureaucrats all at sea. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1977. A mission to an oil rig leaves the bungling civil servants all at sea. |
| A Private Affair | 19730403 | 20130922 (BBC7) 20160315 (BBC7) 20171226 (BBC7) 20231014 (BBC7) 20231015 (BBC7) | The bumbling bureaucrats spark chaos as London's new airport opens - in Scotland! A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Percy Hardstaff - Clive Dunn Mildred/Miss Warboys - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Stack/The Pigeon - John Graham Newsreader - John Cole The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in April 1973. The civil servants spark chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland! The civil servants spark chaos as London's new airport opens in Scotland! Stars Deryck Guyler and Clive Dunn. From 1973. |
| A Problem Shared | 19760713 | 20160906 (BBC7) 20180619 (BBC7) | The blundering bureaucrats get in a jam over traffic - and an agony aunt... Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald and Ronald Baddiley. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1976. The inept civil servants get in a jam over traffic and an agony aunt. |
| A Rotten System | 19690325 | 20130303 (BBC7) 20141107 (BBC7) 20170530 (BBC7) 20200731 (BBC7) | 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. Starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Number One - Deryck Guyler Number Two - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald With Joan Sanderson and John Graham. 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. |
| A Slight Case Of Demolition | 19670305 | 20130217 (BBC7) 20141024 (BBC7) 20170516 (BBC7) 20200508 (BBC7) | 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. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1967. |
| A Sticky Business | 19690415 | 20130310 (BBC7) 20141114 (BBC7) 20170606 (BBC7) 20200807 (BBC7) | The bumbling bureaucrats hit the buffers over plans for a London Underground station. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Number One - Deryck Guyler Number Two - Richard Murdoch With John Graham, Ronald Baddiley and Carol Allen. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1969. The bumbling bureaucrats hit the buffers over a London tube station. |
| 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. Re-recording of ‘A Degrading Business' made in April 1980. Times are changing - can the bungling duo pass new civil service exams? |
| A Turn For The Nurse | 19760810 | 20161004 (BBC7) 20180717 (BBC7) | Operations at a hospital turn sickly from the bungling civil servants' cure. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1976. Operations at a hospital turn sickly from the civil servants' cure. |
| All Change | 19750728 | 20111201 (BBC7) 20160809 (BBC7) 20180522 (BBC7) 20241116 (BBC7) 20241117 (BBC7) | 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. 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 Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley ‘Creepy' Crawley - John Graham 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? Struggling with the new metric system, will the dopey duo measure up in fancy new jobs? Stars Deryck Guyler. From July 1975. |
| All Cisterns Go | 19760706 | 20160830 (BBC7) 20180612 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1976. The blundering civil servants plumb new depths with a naval survey. |
| 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. 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 Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. Re-recording of ‘A Terrifying Weapon' made in April 1980. |
| Bare Necessities | 19700707 | 20130331 (BBC7) 20141205 (BBC7) 20170627 (BBC7) 20210108 (BBC7) | 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. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1970. The bumbling civil servants hit obstacles galore when deciding on a new motorway route. |
| Bill Stickers Is Innocent | 19700929 | 20130526 (BBC7) 20150206 (BBC7) 20170822 (BBC7) 20210305 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1970. The bumbling civil servants scale new heights for Sir Gregory's poster campaign. From 1970 |
| Birds Of A Feather | 19800420 | 20120112 (BBC7) 20170124 (BBC7) 20181030 (BBC7) | 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. Re-recording of 'Strictly for the Birds' made in April 1980. |
| Birmingham Is Revolting | 19760824 | 20161018 (BBC7) 20180731 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1976. It's all change for the civil servants - and for surprised Brummies! |
| Boots | 19800413 | 20111222 (BBC7) 20161227 (BBC7) 20181002 (BBC7) | 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. 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. |
| Bridge Under Troubled Water | 19730327 | 20110811 (BBC7) 20130915 (BBC7) 20160308 (BBC7) 20171219 (BBC7) 20231007 (BBC7) 20231008 (BBC7) | 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. Number One - Deryck Guyler Number Two - Richard Murdoch. Mildred - Norma Ronald With: Ronald Baddiley Hilary Pritchard The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in March 1973. Grumbling Hampshire locals oppose the bungling duo's building plans. Stars Deryck Guyler. |
| Bringing The House Down | 19700915 | 20110428 (BBC7) 20130512 (BBC7) 20150123 (BBC7) 20170808 (BBC7) 20210219 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1970. A new office block is on the agenda. But it is all a bit too close to home for Mildred. |
| Bye Bye Mildred | 19700630 | 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. Number One - Deryck Guyler Number Two - Richard Murdoch. Mildred - Norma Ronald With John Graham, Gordon Clyde and Jo Manning Wilson. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1970. The bumbling civil servants' most efficient staff member is lured away. |
| Chain Reaction | 19750721 | 20111124 (BBC7) 20160802 (BBC7) 20180515 (BBC7) 20241109 (BBC7) 20241110 (BBC7) | A mix-up over packages sparks perplexity for the bungling bureaucrats. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Corinna Marlowe. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1975.
Starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler Also appearing Norma Ronald Ronald Baddiley John Graham Corinna Marlowe 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. |
| Cheesed Off | 19730529 | 20110922 (BBC7) 20131103 (BBC7) 20160503 (BBC7) 20180213 (BBC7) 20231202 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and John Cole. 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 Radio 4 in May 1973. The bungling bureaucrats contend with some unwelcome furry visitors. CAST: Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin/Cameron - Ronald Baddiley ‘Creepy' Crawley/Finlay - John Graham Newsreader - John Cole The Men from the Ministry ran for fourteen series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly, not many episodes survive in the archive, however the BBC's Transcription Service re-recorded fourteen shows in 1980 - never broadcast in the UK, until the arrival of BBC Radio 4 Extra. The bungling bureaucrats battle some unwelcome furry visitors. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From May 1973. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. |
| Christmas Spirit | 19901226 | 20151229 (BBC7) 20161220 (BBC7) 20181225 (BBC7) 20211223 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats are acting like Scrooge! A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddeley Crawley - John Graham This is one of 14 shows lost to 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. Written and Produced by Edward Taylor. BBC re-recording of ‘The Magic Carpet' made in April 1980. The bumbling civil servants are acting like Scrooge! Re-recording from April 1980. |
| Claws | 19770822 | 20161213 (BBC7) 20180925 (BBC7) | The civil servants blunder their way through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1977. The civil servants blunder through Anglo-Chinese Friendship month. From August 1977. |
| Computaclanger | 20120301 | 20170314 (BBC7) 20181218 (BBC7) | 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. Re-recording of 'The Trouble with Cecil' made in May 1980. The bungling bureaucrats' get-rich-quick schemes backfire and cause havoc. |
| Don't Let Them Needle You | 19730313 | 20110804 (BBC7) 20130908 (BBC7) 20160301 (BBC7) 20171212 (BBC7) 20230930 (BBC7) 20231001 (BBC7) | The truth will out - with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Starring Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin/Sister Grear - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin/Professor Freeman - Ronald Baddiley MacDougall/Captain Hardy/'Creepy' Crawley - John Graham Newsreader - John Cole The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in March 1973. The truth will out with the bureaucrats' mix-up over a flu vaccine. |
| Fair Exchange | 19700922 | 20110505 (BBC7) 20130519 (BBC7) 20150130 (BBC7) 20170815 (BBC7) 20210226 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1970. The bungling duo mix up the designs for the new pound note. |
| Flushed With Success | 19730508 | 20140525 (BBC7) 20140526 (BBC7) 20160412 (BBC7) 20180123 (BBC7) 20231111 (BBC7) 20231112 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats take on Trooping the Colour and try to fix the ministry's plumbing... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. CAST: Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin/Miss Bentwater - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Creepy' Crawley - John Graham First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1973. The hapless duo direct Trooping the Colour and fix the plumbing. The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. The hapless duo direct Trooping the Colour and fix the plumbing. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From May 1973. |
| Food For Thought | 19730410 | 20110818 (BBC7) 20130929 (BBC7) 20180102 (BBC7) 20231021 (BBC7) 20231022 (BBC7) | 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley With: The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in April 1973. 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. |
| Four Men In A Wellington | 19680421 | 20130224 (BBC7) 20141031 (BBC7) 20170523 (BBC7) 20200724 (BBC7) | The bumbling civil servants investigate a phantom air force base. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Number One - Deryck Guyler Number Two - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald With special guests Kenneth Horne and Sam Costa. And John Graham, Antony Viccars and Douglas Hankin. Written by Edward Taylor, Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in April 1968. |
| Fowl Play | 19720815 | 20110707 (BBC7) 20130811 (BBC7) 20160202 (BBC7) 20171114 (BBC7) 20230202 (BBC7) 20230203 (BBC7) | 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley With John Graham. The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1972. The blundering duo learn not to put all their eggs in one in-tray. |
| French Cricket | 19621120 | 20130120 (BBC7) 20140926 (BBC7) 20170418 (BBC7) 20200410 (BBC7) | The hapless duo set out to sell the national game overseas. Stars Wilfrid Hyde White and Richard Murdoch. With Norma Ronald, Roy Dotrice, David Graham and Betty Marsden. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1962. |
| Gone To Earth | 19651010 | 20120223 (BBC7) 20170307 (BBC7) 20181211 (BBC7) | 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. Re-recording of ‘' The Hole' made in April 1980. The work-shy pair run into deep trouble when they supervise a building project. |
| Health And Deficiency | 19740812 | 20111020 (BBC7) 20160607 (BBC7) 20180320 (BBC7) 20240727 (BBC7) 20240728 (BBC7) | The bird-brained bureaucrats mind a budgie - what could possibly go wrong? Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Mandy Cuthbert. 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 Radio 4 in August 1974. 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. Events take off as the idle duo welcome an office efficiency expert. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Other parts played by: |
| Horse Play | 19770711 | 20161101 (BBC7) 20180814 (BBC7) | A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the bungling civil servants. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1977. A naughty nightie and a nag? Blunders galore for the civil servants. |
| How Now Brown Cow | 19720725 | 20110630 (BBC7) 20130804 (BBC7) 20160119 (BBC7) 20171031 (BBC7) 20230119 (BBC7) 20230120 (BBC7) | 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin/Marjorie Droops - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Grummitt - John Graham The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. 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. |
| I Want My Mummy | 19740708 | 20111013 (BBC7) 20160524 (BBC7) 20180306 (BBC7) 20240713 (BBC7) 20240714 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Other parts played by: The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. |
| In The Picture | 19740902 | 20160614 (BBC7) 20180327 (BBC7) 20240810 (BBC7) 20240811 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats spark confusion in a moral crusade! Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1974. The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade. The bungling bureaucrats spark confusion in a moral crusade. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Other Roles - John Graham The bumbling civil servants cause confusion in a moral crusade. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From September 1974. The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. |
| Just The Ticket | 19710923 | 20110616 (BBC7) 20130714 (BBC7) 20150327 (BBC7) 20171010 (BBC7) 20220203 (BBC7) | 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Sir Jasper Farthing - John Graham The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1971. The Ministry for General Assistance organises a national lottery. |
| Mission Inedible | 19770704 | 20161025 (BBC7) 20180807 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1977. The civil servants botch a British food promotion in New York. |
| Monkey Business | 19730522 | 20110915 (BBC7) 20131027 (BBC7) 20160426 (BBC7) 20180206 (BBC7) 20231125 (BBC7) 20231126 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1973. 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Other Parts - John Graham The Men from the Ministry ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. |
| Not On Your Telly | 19770801 | 20161122 (BBC7) 20180904 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats spark bedlam during a BBC 'Panorama' probe. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1977. The civil servants cause bedlam during a BBC 'Panorama' probe. Stars Richard Murdoch. |
| Nothing But The Vest | 19750526 | 20160628 (BBC7) 20180410 (BBC7) 20241005 (BBC7) 20241006 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats play cupid for Mildred - and spark mayhem with their requisitions. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1975. The civil servants play cupid for Mildred and spark mayhem with their requisitions. The civil servants play cupid for Mildred and spark mayhem with their requisitions. Stars Richard Murdoch. From May 1975. The bungling bureaucrats play cupid for Mildred - sparking mayhem with their requisitions. Mr Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Richard Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin/Miss Warboys - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley The Pigeons / Stack - John Graham The bungling bureaucrats play cupid for Mildred.
Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Mr Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Richard Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin/Miss Warboys - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley The Pigeons / Stack - John Graham First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1975. The bungling bureaucrats play cupid for Mildred. The civil servants play cupid for Mildred and spark mayhem with their requisitions. Stars Richard Murdoch. From May 1975. |
| Off The Rails | 19760727 | 20160920 (BBC7) 20180703 (BBC7) | The blundering civil servants get steamed up over a transport mix-up. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1976. |
| One Way Only | 19770808 | 20161129 (BBC7) 20180911 (BBC7) | The bungling civil servants try to tackle London's transport congestion. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Nicolette McKenzie. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1977. The bungling civil servants tackle London's transport congestion. From August 1977. |
| Pardon My French | 19800413 | 20111229 (BBC7) 20170103 (BBC7) 20181009 (BBC7) | 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. Re-recording of 'French Cricket' made in April 1980. Trying to get Europe playing cricket, the bungling duo are on a sticky wicket. |
| Penny Wise | 19760803 | 20160927 (BBC7) 20180710 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1976. The axe is hanging over the bumbling civil servants, thanks to a new computer. |
| Plane Madness | 19740617 | 20110929 (BBC7) 20160510 (BBC7) 20180220 (BBC7) 20240629 (BBC7) 20240630 (BBC7) | Events take off as the idle duo welcome an office efficiency expert. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Dilys Laye. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1974. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Other parts played by: The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. |
| Postal Disorder | 19750818 | 20111215 (BBC7) 20160823 (BBC7) 20180605 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1975. The Post Office must boost business. Can the bungling duo deliver? |
| Pushing The Vote Out | 19680317 | 20120216 (BBC7) 20170228 (BBC7) 20181204 (BBC7) | 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. Re-recording of ‘'Up the Poll' made in April 1980. The dopey duo react when a by-election candidate goes from slide to landslide. |
| Rolling In It | 19710729 | 20130602 (BBC7) 20150213 (BBC7) 20170829 (BBC7) 20211216 (BBC7) | Money muddles for the bumbling bureaucrats, when surplus petty cash must be spent. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddeley with John Graham and John Cole The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1971. Money muddles for the bumbling civil servants when surplus petty cash must be spent. |
| Safe And Unsound | 19730424 | 20110825 (BBC7) 20131006 (BBC7) 20160329 (BBC7) 20180109 (BBC7) 20231028 (BBC7) 20231029 (BBC7) | 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Creepy' Crawley/Commander Strange - John Graham Mrs Bunting - Patricia Hayes Newsreader - John Cole The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in April 1973. The bungling bureaucrats spark fears of a top level security leak. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From April 1973. |
| Seal Of Office | 19760817 | 20161011 (BBC7) 20180724 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1976. The blundering civil servants try to organise a military display. |
| She'll Have To Go | 19740909 | 20111027 (BBC7) 20160621 (BBC7) 20180403 (BBC7) 20240817 (BBC7) 20240818 (BBC7) | Can the bungling bureaucrats save their secretary from the scrap heap? Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and Gillie Graham. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1974. 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 and Richard Murdoch. From September 1974. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Other parts played by: Gillie Gratham The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. |
| Sky High | 19740729 | 20160531 (BBC7) 20180313 (BBC7) 20240720 (BBC7) 20240721 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1974. Construction chaos abounds for the bumbling civil servants over a new office block. Construction chaos abounds for the bumbling civil servants over a new office block. Stars Richard Murdoch. From July 1974. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred / Miss Warboys - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley The Pigeons / Stack - John Graham The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. |
| Something About A Soldier | 19650801 | 20130203 (BBC7) 20141010 (BBC7) 20170502 (BBC7) 20200424 (BBC7) | The bumbling civil servants find a demob letter written 20 years before. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Starring Wilfrid Hyde White as Number One and Richard Murdoch as Number Two. With Norma Ronald, Warren Mitchell, David Nettheim and David Graham. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1965. The bumbling civil servants find a 20-year-old demob letter. |
| Something Of Value | 19720822 | 20110714 (BBC7) 20130818 (BBC7) 20160209 (BBC7) 20171121 (BBC7) 20230209 (BBC7) 20230210 (BBC7) | Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels are sent for cleaning. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Mildred's Dad - John Graham Mildred's Mum - Sheila Wilcox The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1972. Reputations are tarnished when the Crown Jewels go for cleaning. |
| Storm In A Tea Urn | 19700714 | 20130407 (BBC7) 20141212 (BBC7) 20170704 (BBC7) 20210115 (BBC7) | 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. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in July 1970. Trouble starts brewing when Sir Gregory bans the duo from making tea. |
| Strictly For The Birds | 19621113 | 20130113 (BBC7) 20140919 (BBC7) 20170411 (BBC7) 20200403 (BBC7) | The feather-brained civil servants get in a flap. Stars Wilfrid Hyde White and Richard Murdoch. With Norma Ronald, Roy Dotrice, Diana Olsson, Percy Edwards and John Graham. Written and produced by Edward Taylor. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1962. |
| Take Your Pick | 19770815 | 20161206 (BBC7) 20180918 (BBC7) | The freezing civil servants head to Wales to tackle a coal shortage. |
| Taking Leave Of Their Census | 19720829 | 20110721 (BBC7) 20130825 (BBC7) 20160216 (BBC7) 20171128 (BBC7) 20230216 (BBC7) 20230217 (BBC7) | 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Mildred's Dad - John Graham Mildred's Mum - Sheila Wilcox Restored episode written by Edward Taylor and John Graham. The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1972. The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings. |
| That's My Baby | 19750602 | 20160705 (BBC7) 20180417 (BBC7) 20241012 (BBC7) 20241013 (BBC7) | Love-struck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood. From June 1975. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham, Pat Coombs and Cass Allen. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. A lovestruck civil servant is fast-tracked into fatherhood. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Mr Armstrong - John Graham Cybil Brady - Pat Coombs Mrs Mayling - Cass Allen. Lovestruck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From June 1975.
A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Mr Armstrong - John Graham Cybil Brady - Pat Coombs Mrs Mayling - Cass Allen. The Men from the Ministry ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. A lovestruck civil servant is fast-tracked into fatherhood. Lovestruck civil servant Lamb is fast-tracked into fatherhood. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. From June 1975. |
| That's My Pigeon | 19730306 | 20110728 (BBC7) 20130901 (BBC7) 20160223 (BBC7) 20171205 (BBC7) 20230923 (BBC7) 20230924 (BBC7) | A visiting dignitary gets the bird-brained bureaucrats in a flap. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Starring Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley ‘Creepy' Crawley - John Graham Newsreader - John Cole The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes don't survive in the archive. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in March 1973. |
| The Big Big Big Ben Bungle | 19770718 | 20161108 (BBC7) 20180821 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1977. Clangers are dropped and the bare truth is exposed in Westminster! |
| The Big Rocket | 19621106 | 20130106 (BBC7) 20140912 (BBC7) 20170404 (BBC7) 20200327 (BBC7) | The civil servants bungle in Britain's space race with a mix-up over Mildred. |
| The Bigger The Better | 19700804 | 20110407 (BBC7) 20130421 (BBC7) 20150102 (BBC7) 20170718 (BBC7) 20210129 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1970. A peculiar potion grows on the bungling duo. With Clive Dunn. |
| The Conference Trick | 19720711 | 20130721 (BBC7) 20160105 (BBC7) 20171017 (BBC7) 20230105 (BBC7) 20230106 (BBC7) | 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Other parts played by: Garard Green The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. 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. |
| 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. Re-recording of ‘'The Rhubarb Pirates' made in April 1980. The bungling duo must enforce stringent regulations for over-sized rhubarb. |
| The Desk Job | 19720808 | 20140518 (BBC7) 20140519 (BBC7) 20160126 (BBC7) 20171107 (BBC7) 20230126 (BBC7) 20230127 (BBC7) | Can the bungling bureaucrats manage to sell off the old office furniture? A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley With John Graham. The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1972. Can the bungling duo manage to sell off some old office furniture? |
| The Export Caper | 19730501 | 20110901 (BBC7) 20131013 (BBC7) 20160405 (BBC7) 20180116 (BBC7) 20231104 (BBC7) 20231105 (BBC7) | The bungling bureaucrats botch a trade agreement with the Italians. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. CAST: Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Creepy' Crawley/Commander Strange - John Graham Newsreader - John Cole First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1973. The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. The bungling bureaucrats botch a trade agreement with the Italians. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From May 1973. |
| The Finger Of Suspicion | 19710916 | 20110609 (BBC7) 20130707 (BBC7) 20150320 (BBC7) 20171003 (BBC7) 20220127 (BBC7) | Bumbling bureaucrat Lamb is inconvenienced over collecting the takings from public loos. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley With John Graham. The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1971. Civil servant Lamb is inconvenienced over collecting takings from the public loos. |
| The Foolproof Fool | 19710826 | 20110526 (BBC7) 20130623 (BBC7) 20150306 (BBC7) 20170919 (BBC7) 20220113 (BBC7) | 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Nathan B. Lockheed - John Graham The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1971. Lamb finds his true vocation, then blows his big opportunity. |
| The Great Footwear Scandal | 19621030 | 20121230 (BBC7) 20140905 (BBC7) 20170328 (BBC7) 20200320 (BBC7) | The bumbling civil servants must find 5000 boats Number One - Wilfrid Hyde White Number Two - Richard Murdoch. Mildred - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Roy Dotrice April Adams - Diana Olsson 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. The bumbling civil servants must find 5000 boats, fast. |
| The Hole | 19651010 | 20130210 (BBC7) 20141017 (BBC7) 20170509 (BBC7) 20200501 (BBC7) | The time-wasting twosome get bogged down in a building project. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Starring Wilfrid Hyde White as Number One and Richard Murdoch as Number Two.. With Norma Ronald, Roy Dotrice and John Graham. Written by Johnnie Mortimer, Brian Cooke and Edward Taylor, Brian Cooke. Producer: Edward Taylor, First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in October 1965. |
| The Moving Target | 19700721 | 20130414 (BBC7) 20141219 (BBC7) 20170711 (BBC7) 20210122 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1970. The bungling duo takes charge of Britain's first space launch. |
| The Night We Crept Into The Crypt | 19720718 | 20110623 (BBC7) 20130728 (BBC7) 20160112 (BBC7) 20171024 (BBC7) 20230112 (BBC7) 20230113 (BBC7) | The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it! A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley With: John Graham The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1972. The bumbling bureaucrats land themselves up to their necks in it. |
| The Ship That Wagged Its Tail | 19690429 | 20130317 (BBC7) 20141121 (BBC7) 20170613 (BBC7) 20200814 (BBC7) | 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. Starring Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Number One - Deryck Guyler Number Two - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald With John Graham. Producer: Edward Taylor, The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats. |
| The War With The Isle Of Wight | 19621127 | 20130127 (BBC7) 20141003 (BBC7) 20170425 (BBC7) 20200417 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1962. The daft duo has to buy some land for the military. |
| The Whitehall Castaways | 19760720 | 20160913 (BBC7) 20180626 (BBC7) | When the bungling bureaucrats tackle London's parks, they soon get in a flap. Stars Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. With Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in July 1976. The inept civil servants tackle London's parks and soon get in a flap. |
| This Vat And The Other | 19750630 | 20111117 (BBC7) 20160726 (BBC7) 20180508 (BBC7) 20241102 (BBC7) 20241103 (BBC7) |  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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. The idle duo are helping to collect VAT - how taxing can that be? Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley With John Graham The idle duo are helping to collect VAT - how taxing can that be? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1975. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. With John Graham. The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966 |
| Thoroughly Modern Ministry | 19710812 | 20110512 (BBC7) 20130609 (BBC7) 20150220 (BBC7) 20170905 (BBC7) 20211230 (BBC7) | 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Matthews - John Graham The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1971. Life is a drag for Lamb when a new receptionist isn't all she seems. |
| Torn To Shreds | 19750616 | 20111103 (BBC7) 20160712 (BBC7) 20180424 (BBC7) 20241019 (BBC7) 20241020 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. The bungling duo must dispose of a 75p surplus. Easy? You would think so. The bungling bureaucrats must dispose of a budget surplus of 75p. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin/Vere de Vere - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Sidney Lightfoot/Racing Commentator/Ted Sponge/Lord Stilton - John Graham News Reader - Bryan Martin The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966 The bungling duo battle to dispose of a 75p surplus. The bungling duo must dispose of a 75p surplus. Easy? You would think so. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1975.
But their efforts spark more ministerial mayhem. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin/Vere de Vere - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Sidney Lightfoot/Racing Commentator/Ted Sponge/Lord Stilton - John Graham News Reader - Bryan Martin The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966 First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. The bungling duo battle to dispose of a 75p surplus. The bungling duo must dispose of a 75p surplus. Easy? You would think so. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1975. |
| Traffic Diversions | 19800415 | 20120105 (BBC7) 20170110 (BBC7) 20181016 (BBC7) | 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. |
| Transatlantic Trouble | 19710909 | 20110602 (BBC7) 20130630 (BBC7) 20150313 (BBC7) 20170926 (BBC7) 20220120 (BBC7) | 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. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley With John Graham. The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in September 1971. The bumbling duo welcome an American niece and face up to a new under-secretary. |
| Trouble In The Air | 19700811 | 20110414 (BBC7) 20130428 (BBC7) 20150109 (BBC7) 20170725 (BBC7) 20210205 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1970. The terrible twosome are off to New York, but will it be 'plane' sailing? |
| Under The Weather | 19730515 | 20110908 (BBC7) 20131020 (BBC7) 20160419 (BBC7) 20180130 (BBC7) 20231118 (BBC7) 20231119 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in May 1973. The outlook is stormy for the dotty duo as they arrive at the Met Office. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Other Parts - John Graham The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. The outlook is stormy for the dotty duo as they arrive at the Met Office. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From May 1973. |
| Vipers In The Bosom | 19740624 | 20111006 (BBC7) 20160517 (BBC7) 20180227 (BBC7) 20240706 (BBC7) 20240707 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1974. Whitehall gets worried. Could the bungling duo be secret spies? Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Other parts played by: The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Whitehall gets worried. Could the bungling duo be secret spies? Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1974. |
| Watch This Space | 19800400 | 20120315 (BBC7) 20170117 (BBC7) 20181023 (BBC7) | 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. |
| We All Make Mistakes | 19710819 | 20110519 (BBC7) 20130616 (BBC7) 20150227 (BBC7) 20150508 (BBC7) 20170912 (BBC7) 20220106 (BBC7) | Sir Gregory decides it's time to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats... A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in August 1971. Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats. |
| Where There's A Will | 19800422 | 20120119 (BBC7) 20170131 (BBC7) 20181106 (BBC7) | 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. |
| Wool Over Their Eyes | 19750623 | 20111110 (BBC7) 20160719 (BBC7) 20180501 (BBC7) 20241026 (BBC7) 20241027 (BBC7) | 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. First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle. A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin/Dame Nora Steel - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Mr Keen/Mr Dibble/Bernard/Forth Robinson - John Graham News Reader - John Cole The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966 The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1975. The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966. Sadly many episodes don'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.
A weekly tribute to all those who work in government departments. Lennox-Brown - Deryck Guyler Lamb - Richard Murdoch Mildred Murfin/Dame Nora Steel - Norma Ronald Sir Gregory Pitkin - Ronald Baddiley Mr Keen/Mr Dibble/Bernard/Forth Robinson - John Graham News Reader - John Cole The Men from the Ministry' ran for 14 series between 1962 and 1977. Deryck Guyler replaced Wilfrid Hyde-White from 1966 First broadcast on the BBC Radio 4 in June 1975. The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle. The bungling bureaucrats get sheepish over their latest muddle. Stars Deryck Guyler and Richard Murdoch. From June 1975. |