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Delve Special. David Lander (Stephen Fry). Copyright: BBC
Delve Special

Delve Special

  • Radio sketch show
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1984 - 1987
  • 16 episodes (4 series)

Stephen Fry stars as investigative reporter David Lander. Also features Jack Klaff, Brenda Blethyn, Mark Arden, Felicity Montagu, Robert Bathurst and more.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - The Shifton Scandal, Part 1

Stephen Fry plays spoof undercover investigative reporter David Lander, who begins a four-part expose into irregularities over plans to site a new London airport near Birmingham. With serious allegations aimed at a multi-national giant - what exactly has the government's role been in the plans to demolish the town? And exactly who is the shifty Mr Browncoat?

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 3rd August 1984
Time
11:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Stephen Fry David Lander
Jack Klaff Ensemble Actor
Brenda Blethyn Ensemble Actor
Mark Arden Ensemble Actor
Stephen Frost (as Steve Frost) Ensemble Actor
Tony Robinson Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Peter Wear Ensemble Actor
James Griffiths Ensemble Actor
Hilda Schroder Ensemble Actor
Jon Strickland Ensemble Actor
Monica Grey Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Tony Sarchet Writer
Production team
Paul Mayhew-Archer Producer

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