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
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Theatre Company
Shady lawyer Flywheel goes into showbiz, taking over the running of a theatre company.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Saturday 9th June 1990
- Time
- 10:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 31st December 2013 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 31st December 2013 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Tuesday 31st December 2013 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Saturday 4th January 2014 | 2:00pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 27th August 2015 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 27th August 2015 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Thursday 27th August 2015 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 12th March 2018 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 12th March 2018 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Monday 12th March 2018 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 17th January 2020 | 8:30am | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 17th January 2020 | 12:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
| Friday 17th January 2020 | 7:30pm | Radio 4 Extra |
Cast & crew
| Michael Roberts | Groucho Marx as Waldorf T Flywheel |
| Frank Lazarus | Chico Marx as Emmanuel Ravellias |
| Lorelei King | Ensemble Actor |
| Graham Hoadly | Ensemble Actor |
| Nat Perrin | Writer |
| Arthur Sheekman | Writer |
| Mark Brisenden | Writer (Adapted By) |
| Dirk Maggs | Producer |
| David Firman | Composer |