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Cora discovers she is pregnant, which is embarrassing as she and Ezekiel haven't yet consummated their marriage. Meanwhile Mary and Captain Brimshaw can hardly control their passion. Sitcom set in 1770, just before the American War of Independence. Written by Andy Hamilton and Jay Tarses. Samuel Oliphant …. Jay Tarses Sergeant McGurk …. Andy Hamilton Mary Oliphant …. Sophie Thompson Captain Brimshaw …. James Fleet Ezekiel Spriggs …. Hugh Dennis Cora Oliphant …. Felicity Montagu Joshua Oliphant …. Tony Maudsley Doctor Rutledge …. Philip Pope Producer: Paul Mayhew-Archer First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2000.
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