Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel. Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel (Michael Roberts). Copyright: BBC
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel
- Radio sitcom
- BBC Radio 4
- 1990 - 1992
- 18 episodes (3 series)
Recreated episodes of a celebrated Marx Brothers sitcom from 1930s US radio. Stars Michael Roberts, Frank Lazarus, Lorelei King, Graham Hoadly and Vincent Marzello
Key details
- Genre
- Sitcom
- Broadcast
- 1990 - 1992
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Episodes
- 18 (3 series)
- Stars
- Michael Roberts, Frank Lazarus, Lorelei King, Graham Hoadly and Vincent Marzello
- Writers
- Nat Perrin, Arthur Sheekman and Mark Brisenden
- Producer
- Dirk Maggs
- Company
First broadcast on America's NBC network in 1932 and 1933, Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel charted the exploits of shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel (originally played by Groucho Marx) and his dopey assistant, Emmanuel Ravelli (played by Chico Marx).
The original recordings were lost, but the scripts were rediscovered in 1988, and adapted and re-recorded by BBC Radio 4 across three series - 1990 to 1992 - in front of a live studio audience.
This recreation stars Michael Roberts as Flywheel and Frank Lazarus as Ravelli.
Additional details
- Also known as
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- The Marx Brothers' Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel
- Production
- Studio
Website links
Broadcast details
- First broadcast
- Saturday 2nd June 1990 at 10:30am on BBC Radio 4
- Most recent repeats
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- Wednesday 14th June 2023 at 3:30am on Radio 4 Extra - Series 3, Episode 6
- Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 6:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 3, Episode 6
- Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 1:30pm on Radio 4 Extra - Series 3, Episode 6
Recording details
- Paris Theatre