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The Wooden Overcoats

Episode 3 of 8

Two coffins lead to a burst of manic superstition. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett. From June 1967.

Trouble ensues when Harold brings home two coffins on the cart, sparking a burst of manic superstition from Albert.

Starring Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.

Classic sitcom about the lives of rag and bone men Albert Steptoe and his son Harold.

Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.

Albert …. Wilfrid Brambell
Harold …. Harry H Corbett

The 1962 Â鶹Éç TV comedy pilot 'The Offer' sparked a run of 8 series.

Adapted for Â鶹Éç radio from the TV script by Gale Pedrick.

Producer: Bobby Jaye

First broadcast on the Â鶹Éç Light Programme in June 1967.

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30 minutes

Last on

Tue 17 Oct 2023 03:00

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