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That "Cake" Elusive Pimpernel

The Milligan Papers

Episode 4 of 6

The Scarlet Pimpernel heads for Paris where aristocracy are facing the chop. Stars Spike Milligan and John Antrobus. From 1987.

Undercover and in France, the only way to keep warm in this weather, is the Scarlet Pimpernel.

They seek him here they seek him there. Perhaps they've not looked in the rubbish draw in the kitchen....

A story of rags to more rags and one man's search for fame and fortune....

Madcap comedy series written by John Antrobus and Spike Milligan

Starring:

Spike Milligan
John Bluthal
Chris Langham
John Antrobus

With music from George Chisholm & His Gentleman of Jazz

Announcer: Eugene Fraser

Producer: Paul Spencer

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1987.

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18 February 1987

30 minutes

On radio

Next Tuesday 07:30

BBC Radio 4 Extra

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