Jim Hitchmough - Watching
4 Extra Debut. Malcolm and Brenda seem worlds apart, until ornithology provides common ground. Stars Sue Jenkins and Bernard Latham. From 1985.
**** This programme was suggested by Tony Darbyshire as part of ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend. ****
When Brenda tipped Malcolm's drink over in the pub, she was hoping to get a ride on his pillion to a bikers' bust-up in Rhyl.
What she hadn't bargained for, was a trip in what she called a one-wheeled bidet to some marsh on the Wirral.
Comedy drama written by Jim Hitchmough.
Malcolm …. Bernard Latham
Brenda …. Sue Jenkins
Jim’s one-off radio comedy drama was later developed into a seven series sitcom for ITV made by Granada Television, running from 1987 to 1993.
The TV version was re-cast and the old Velocette motorbike was replaced by a Norton.
Produced at ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Manchester by Tony Cliff.
First broadcast on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Radio 4 in April 1985.
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