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The General Thingermejig

Tales From the Backbench by Peter Tinniswood Series 1
Episode 1 of 4

The ramblings of Sir Plympton Makepeace who is asked to stand for Parliament once again. Starring Leslie Phillips.

Useless and forgetful MP Sir Plympton Makepeace recalls how he was seduced back into politics after three years in the wilderness...

Starring Leslie Phillips.

Unreliable parliamentary ramblings written by Peter Tinniswood.

Producer: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in February 2001.

15 minutes

Last on

Sun 30 Nov 2025 03:45
91福利社 Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 30 Jan 2012 14:30
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 2 Sep 2017 14:45
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  • Sun 3 Sep 2017 02:45
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  • Sat 29 Nov 2025 08:45
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  • Sat 29 Nov 2025 13:45
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  • Sat 29 Nov 2025 19:45
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  • Sun 30 Nov 2025 03:45
    91福利社 Radio 4 Extra