It Sticks Out Half A Mile. Image shows from L to R: Frank Pike (Ian Lavender), Arthur Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Miss Perkins (Vivienne Martin), Bert Hodges (Bill Pertwee). Copyright: BBC
It Sticks Out Half A Mile

It Sticks Out Half A Mile

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 2
  • 1983 - 1984
  • 14 episodes (1 series)

Radio spin-off from Dad's Army, with John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender and Bill Pertwee returning as Wilson, Pike and Hodges. Stars John Le Mesurier, Ian Lavender, Bill Pertwee and Vivienne Martin.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3 - Who Owned The Pier?

Pike and Hodges research the history of Frambourne Pier, and a visit by the electrician brings worrying news.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 27th November 1983
Time
1:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio 2
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Tuesday 17th February 2009 5:30pm Radio 7
Wednesday 18th February 2009 6:00am Radio 7
Friday 26th November 2010 5:00pm Radio 7
Wednesday 28th December 2011 5:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 29th December 2011 5:00am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 14th February 2013 8:00am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 14th February 2013 12:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 14th February 2013 7:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 6th November 2014 8:00am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 6th November 2014 12:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 6th November 2014 7:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 14th November 2016 8:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 14th November 2016 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 14th November 2016 7:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 30th July 2018 8:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 30th July 2018 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 30th July 2018 7:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 29th June 2020 8:30am Radio 4 Extra
Monday 29th June 2020 12:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 29th June 2020 7:30pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 15th July 2022 8:00am Radio 4 Extra
Friday 15th July 2022 12:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Friday 15th July 2022 7:00pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
John Le Mesurier Arthur Wilson
Ian Lavender Frank Pike
Bill Pertwee Bert Hodges
Vivienne Martin Miss Perkins
Guest cast
Glynn Edwards Fred Guthrie
Barrie Gosney Mr Watkins
James Bryce Bank Cashier
Stuart Sherwin Electricity Showroom Assistant
Barrie Gosney The Electrician
James Bryce The Librarian
Writing team
Harold Snoad Writer
Michael Knowles Writer
Production team
Martin Fisher Producer

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