We Don't Often Lose A Boffin [John Graham]

After months of being cooped up in a laboratory, top government scientist Dr Grebe is enjoying some fresh country air. He is the guest of Sir James - Permanent Secretary for Defence. Sir James's son Wesley doesn't really approve of Dr Grebe's work and his younger brother Henry is pining for a two-wheeled bicycle......

Comedy drama written by John Graham

with Patrick Barr, William Fox and Joan Matheson

Cast in order of speaking:

Henry - George Westbury

Weslie - Nicholas Charles

Dr Grebe - Patrick Barr

Sir James - William Fox

Celia - Joan Matheson

Mary, a maid - Molly Rankin

Mr Sand, a 'top-brass in M.I.5' - Frederick Treves

Sir Malcolm, a 'top-brass in Whitehall' - John Graham

Production by Audrey Cameron

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in December 1964.

A government scientist's weekend in the country lasts longer than anticipated.

After a country weekend, Dr Grebe is due back in London - but his host's son has a different plan. Stars Patrick Barr. From 1964.

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