Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 19940920 | 20210628 (BBC7) 20210703 (BBC7) 20240420 (BBC7) 20240421 (BBC7) | Young Donald Cameron retires injured from the Great War and finds himself with a commission - to write a book about the English and their curious habits. Leslie Phillips narrates AG Macdonell's classic comic novel first published in 1933. Adapted in six parts by Bob Sinfield. Donald Cameron - Sam Graham Davies - Shaun Prendergast Ewan Cameron - Peter Kelly Gwladys - Katy Odey Miss Garrison - Denise Coffey Mr Ossory - Christopher Benjamin A Splice of Life production for BBC Radio 2, first broadcast in September 1994. Donald Cameron writes a book on the curious habits of the English. With Leslie Phillips. Injured in the Great War, Donald Cameron writes a book on the curious habits of the English. Leslie Phillips narrates. From 1994. |
| 02 | 19940927 | 20210705 (BBC7) 20240427 (BBC7) 20240428 (BBC7) | Donald learns more about the eccentric English, and surviving a weekend house-party. Leslie Phillips narrates AG MacDonell's 1933 classic comedy. Retired injured from the Great War, young Donald Cameron is writing a book about the English and their curious habits. Donald Cameron - Sam Graham Huggins - Peter Kelly Hodge - Christopher Benjamin Lady Ormerode - Denise Coffey Esmeralda - Kate Odey Major-General - Robin Bailey Adapted by Bob Sinfield. A Splice of Life production for BBC Radio 2, first broadcast in September 1994. Donald Cameron learns more about the eccentric English Donald Cameron learns more about the eccentric English, and surviving a weekend house-party. Leslie Phillips narrates. From 1994. Young Donald Cameron retires injured from the Great War and finds himself with a commission - to write a book about the English and their curious habits. He learns more about the eccentric English, and surviving a weekend house-party. Leslie Phillips narrates AG MacDonell's classic comedy first published in 1933. |
| 03 | 19941004 | 20210712 (BBC7) 20240504 (BBC7) 20240505 (BBC7) | Can Donald survive when has to play a game of cricket in a sleepy little Kentish village? Leslie Phillips narrates AG MacDonell's 1933 classic comedy. Retired injured from the Great War, young Donald Cameron is writing a book about the English and their curious habits. Donald Cameron - Sam Graham Hodge - Christopher Benjamin Mr Harcourt - Peter Kelly Mr Southcott - Shaun Prendergast Adapted by Bob Sinfield. A Splice of Life production for BBC Radio 2 first broadcast in October 1994. Can Donald Cameron survive when has to play cricket in a sleepy little Kentish village? Can Donald Cameron survive when has to play cricket in a sleepy little Kentish village? Leslie Phillips narrates. From 1994. |
| 04 | 19941011 | 20210719 (BBC7) 20240511 (BBC7) 20240512 (BBC7) | Can Donald survive exploring England's adopted game, the Scottish game of golf? And can he negotiate his way around the world of international diplomacy? Leslie Phillips narrates AG MacDonell's 1933 classic comedy. Retired injured from the Great War, young Donald Cameron is writing a book about the English and their curious habits. Donald Cameron - Sam Graham Sir Henry Wooton - Christopher Benjamin Carteret-Pendragon - Peter Kelly Interpreter - Katy Odey Davies - Shaun Prendergast Adapted by Bob Sinfield. A Splice of Life production for BBC Radio 2 first broadcast in October 1994. Can Donald Cameron survive exploring England's adopted game, the Scottish game of golf? Can Donald Cameron survive exploring England's adopted game, the Scottish game of golf? Leslie Phillips narrates. From 1994. |
| 05 | 19941018 | 20210726 (BBC7) 20240518 (BBC7) 20240519 (BBC7) | Donald discovers there is no place for 'facts or any of that tommy-rot' in English politics. Leslie Phillips narrates AG MacDonell's 1933 classic comedy. Retired injured from the Great War, young Donald Cameron is writing a book about the English and their curious habits. Donald ... Sam Graham Gwladys ... Katy Odey Hodge ... Christopher Benjamin Harcourt ... Peter Kelly Chairlady ... Denise Coffey Adapted by Bob Sinfield. A Splice of Life production for BBC Radio 2, first broadcast in October 1994. Donald discovers there is no place for facts in English politics. Donald discovers there is no place for 'facts' in English politics. Donald discovers there is no place for 'facts or any of that tommy-rot' in English politics. Leslie Phillips narrates. From 1994. AG Macdonell's classic comic novel, first published in 1933. Narrated by Leslie Phillips. |
| 06 | 19941025 | 20210802 (BBC7) 20240525 (BBC7) 20240526 (BBC7) | Donald finds himself at the mercy of a rampaging fox hunt and a society ball. Leslie Phillips narrates AG MacDonell's 1933 classic comedy. Retired injured from the Great War, young Donald Cameron is writing a book about the English and their curious habits. Donald Cameron - Sam Graham Mr Fielding - Peter Kelly Mrs Fielding - Denise Coffey Esmeralda - Kate Odey Mr Still away - Christopher Benjamin Major General - Robin Bailey Adapted by Bob Sinfield. A Splice of Life production for BBC Radio 2, first broadcast in October 1994. Scotsman Donald finds himself at the mercy of a rampaging fox hunt and a society ball AG Macdonell's classic comic novel, first published in 1933. Narrated by Leslie Phillips Scotsman Donald finds himself at the mercy of a rampaging fox hunt and a society ball. Leslie Phillips narrates. From 1994. |