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A Bit of Bad News

Episode 5 of 6

Butterthwaite's frustrated cub reporter Graham faces a steep learning curve. Stars Jeffrey Holland. From June 1996.

Butterthwaite's frustrated cub reporter Graham faces a steep learning curve.

John Gradwell's six-part sitcom about life in Butterthwaite's local newspaper office.

Bert Ball …. Jeffrey Holland
Graham Carpenter …. Robert Beck
Brenda Thistlethwaite …. Frances Jeater
Arnold Beasley …. David Ryall
Vicky Cox …. Sue Devaney
Lawrence Stevens …. Dean Williamson

All other parts played by Rachel Atkins, Mark Gatiss, Peter Silverleaf and Margaret Stallard.

Producer: Kathy Smith.

First broadcast on Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Radio 4 in June 1996.

30 minutes

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