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Radio 4 Extra,23 Oct 1983,15 mins

4. The Future Is Tripe

The Fosdyke Saga

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"Fosdyke International is going into red cabbage, pigs' feet and maybe even pickled onions." Jos Fosdyke is feeling extra determined to conquer the world... A classic tale of struggle, power, personalities and tripe. Bill Tidy and John Junkin's family saga - based on Tidy's Daily Mirror cartoon strip (1971-1985) parodying John Galsworthy's 'The Forsyte Saga' novels. Josiah Fosdyke …. Philip Lowrie Rebecca Fosdyke …. Stephanie Turner Victoria Fosdyke …. Miriam Margolyes Tom Fosdyke …. David Threlfall The Warder …. John Junkin The King …. John Westbrook Other parts played by: Christopher Barr Sally Grace Douglas Blackwell David English Producer: Alan Nixon First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in October 1983.

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