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Radio 4 Extra,18 Dec 1990,30 mins

SeriesSeries 3

Cool Heads

Flying the Flag

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The diplomats' wives' factfinding shopping trip is grounded by hijackers. Meanwhile, their husbands decide on a rescue plan. “In my view, Colonel, the best course of action would be a swift and speedy implementation of time-honoured diplomatic principles.” “Wait and see?” “Precisely." Starring Dinsdale Landen. Eastern Bloc embassy sitcom written by Alex Shearer. HM Ambassador Mackenzie …. Dinsdale Landen William Frost …. Peter Acre Helen Waterson …. Moir Leslie US Ambassador Spiro Weinberg …. Stephen Greif Colonel Surikov …. Christopher Benjamin Dr Hutchings …. Norman Bird Producer: Neil Cargill First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1990.

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