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Chase Me, Charlemagne

Who is Erasmus? Why is the last King now a Chancellor? It's all to do with Europe. Starring Jimmy Edwards. From 1979.

Who is Erasmus?

Why is the last King now a Chancellor?

It's all to do with Europe.

Back in the days of yore, one particular chieftain was very hard up....King Jim.

A historical regal romp starring Jimmy Edwards.

Written by Andrew Palmer.

King Jim …. Jimmy Edwards
Queen Esmerelda …. Joan Sanderson
The Chancellor …. Julian Orchard
Charlemagne .... Chris Emmett

With John Baddeley.

Following a successful pilot, ‘Jim The Great’ ran for three series on 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 2 between 1976 and 1979.

Producer: Edward Taylor

First broadcast on 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 2 in September 1979.

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 20 Apr 2026 05:30

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  • Thu 9 Jun 2011 08:30
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  • Sun 7 Feb 2016 08:00
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  • Sun 19 Apr 2026 10:30
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