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0401Ezekiel Is Kidnapped2006050220070731 (R4)Samuel's pompous son-in-law, Ezekiel, is kidnapped by a rebel militia.

Can anyone be bothered to rescue him?

Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence.

Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.

McGurk ...... Andy Hamilton

Samuel ...... Jay Tarses

Joshua ...... Tony Maudsley

Mary ...... Julia Hills

Ezekiel ...... Hugh Dennis

Captain Brimshaw ...... James Fleet

With Philip Pope and Michael Fenton Stevens

Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006.

Ezekiel upsets the Baltimore rebels in the 1775 American sitcom. Stars Andy Hamilton.

Sitcom set in Baltimore, just before the American War of Independence.

0402Mcgurk Runs The Shop2006050920070807 (R4)Samuel is reunited with his sister and Ezekiel is dressed as a bear.

Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence.

Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.

Sergeant McGurk .... Andy Hamilton

Samuel .... Jay Tarses

Joshua .... Tony Maudsley

Mary .... Julia Hills

Captain Brimshaw .... James Fleet

Ezekiel .... Hugh Dennis

Belle - ¦. Rebecca Front

Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006.

Sitcom set in Baltimore, just before the American War of Independence.

0403George Washington2006051620070814 (R4)Captain Brimshaw attempts to broker peace with George Washington.

Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence.

Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.

McGurk ...... Andy Hamilton

Samuel ...... Jay Tarses

Joshua ...... Tony Maudsley

Mary ...... Julia Hills

Ezekiel ...... Hugh Dennis

Captain Brimshaw ...... James Fleet

With Philip Pope and Michael Fenton Stevens

Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006.

Sitcom set in Baltimore, just before the American War of Independence.

0404Pirates2006052320070821 (R4)Samuel, McGurk and the others attempt to flee to England.

But their escape is hindered when they are captured by pirates with very poor people skills.

Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence.

Written by and starring Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.

Sgt McGurk ... Andy Hamilton

Svensson ... Hugh Dennis

Samuel ... Jay Tarses

Captain Bloodbath ... Michael Fenton Stevens

Capt Brimshaw ... James Fleet

Mary ... Julia Hills

Frank ... Philip Pope

Joshua ... Tony Maudsley

Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006.

Brimshaw, McGurk and the Oliphants attempt to flee to England.

Sitcom set in Baltimore, just before the American War of Independence.

0405Reunion2006053020070828 (R4)Joshua, Walter, Mary, McGurk and company have been lost at sea, but are now washed up in London.

This is a chance perhaps for Roy McGurk to be reunited with his family and East End past.

Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence.

Written by and starring Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.

Sgt McGurk ... Andy Hamilton

Svensson ... Hugh Dennis

Samuel ... Jay Tarses

Captain Bloodbath ... Michael Fenton Stevens

Capt Brimshaw ... James Fleet

Mary ... Julia Hills

Frank ... Philip Pope

Joshua ... Tony Maudsley

Other parts played by Rebecca Front, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton Stevens.

Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2006.

Samuel and company hit London where McGurk has a family get-together.

Sitcom set in Baltimore, just before the American War of Independence.

04062006060620070904 (R4)Our heroes finally meet King George III. Can they persuade him - and his chief advisor, an elm tree - to end the war?

Sitcom set just before the American War of Independence.

Written by and starring Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses.

Sergeant McGurk .... Andy Hamilton

Samuel .... Jay Tarses

Captain Brimshaw .... James Fleet

Mary .... Julia Hills

Joshua .... Tony Maudsley

Belle - ¦. Rebecca Front

With Michael Fenton Stevens and Philip Pope

Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006.

The deserters lobby King George III over the war and McGurk has plans.

Sitcom set in Baltimore, just before the American War of Independence.