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Uncle Mort's North Country

Uncle Mort's North Country

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 1987 - 1989
  • 10 episodes (2 series)

Peter Tinniswood's adventures sees Carter Brandon having a holiday with his uncle. Also features Stephen Thorne, Peter Skellern and Christian Rodska.

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Series 1, Episode 4 - The Man Who Watched Trains Go By

Carter's Uncle Mort proposes staying at home, where he recalls days of steam and northern food.

Broadcast details

Date
Thursday 31st December 1987
Time
10:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 2nd July 2016 2:45pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 3rd July 2016 2:45am Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 26th October 2019 2:45am Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 26th October 2019 2:45pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 4th February 2023 8:45am Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 4th February 2023 1:45pm Radio 4 Extra
Saturday 4th February 2023 7:45pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 5th February 2023 3:45am Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Stephen Thorne Uncle Mort
Peter Skellern Carter Brandon
Christian Rodska Narrator
Guest cast
Joan Matheson Mrs Brandon
Writing team
Peter Tinniswood Writer
Production team
Pete Atkin Producer

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