2. Ale for the Garrison

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After his stint at the Battle of Waterloo, soldier Tom Naismith is wondering why his uncle's Lancaster-based business is floundering. Meanwhile, will the ale waggon ever reach the local garrison without the attention of dangerous smugglers? Starring Keith Buckley and Tom Harrison Margaret Potter's serial set in the early 19th century on the Lancashire coast. Tom Naismith .... Keith Buckley John Raby .... Tom Harrison Lanty .... Bert Parnaby Brack .... Henry Livings Captain Mackendrew .... Ralph Hallett Sir Geoffrey Banner .... Norman Shelley The Pedlar .... Geoffrey Banks Mrs Stephens .... Ella Atkinson Coppins .... Joe Holmes Landlord of 'The Swan' .... Roy Minton The Turnkey .... Graham Tennant The Stable Boy .... Barry Dixon Landlord's wife .... Norma Wilson An old farmer .... Geoffrey Banks A man at 'The Swan' .... Frank Poynter Producer: Trevor Hill First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in February 1965.