2. The Mariner
Edgar meets an unlikely teller of salty tales – and is someone following him? Victor Canning's tale stars Richard Griffiths.
Mr Finchley runs into an ancient mariner who has many tales to tell of his life at sea, each one taller than the last.
Meanwhile, following hot on his tail is Oliver Watt-Anselm, the worst private eye in the world...
Victor Canning's novel about the adventures of a man and his horse-drawn caravan touring the 1930s countryside of Kent.
Richard Griffiths stars as Mr Finchley.
Adapted by Andy and Eric Merriman.
Mr Finchley .... Richard Griffiths
Horace Blane …. John Bird
Bob Trilby …. Chris Emmett
Oliver Watt-Anselm …. Jon Glover
Narrated by James Villiers.
Producer: Gareth Edwards
First broadcast on Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 2 in April 1993.
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