Winston

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At Christmas

19911225

20161222/23 (BBC7)
20181225 (BBC7)
20181226 (BBC7)
20201227 (BBC7)
20221223 (BBC7)
20221224 (BBC7)

Nancy has always had lovely family Christmases. So happy. So loving. So.... But then she discovers Winston filling his pillowcases with all the food from the fridge.

Festive episode of Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy series.

~Winston - Bill Wallis

Father - Maurice Denham

Nancy - Shirley Dixon

Rosie - Liz Goulding

William . - Christian Rodska

Director: Shaun MacLoughlin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Christmas Day, 1991.

Nancy is keen for the family to enjoy a festive celebration together.

A Happy Family

19890429

20121128/29 (BBC7)
20150715 (BBC7)
20150716 (BBC7)
20170913 (BBC7)
20170914 (BBC7)
20170916 (BBC7)
20210119 (BBC7)
20210123 (BBC7)
20231205 (BBC7)
20231206 (BBC7)

Nancy has recently moved to the village with sister Rosie, brother William and her Father.

When Winston, the local poacher and handyman, is thrown out by his wife because of his infidelities, he invites himself to stay with them.

Then he starts to spoil the family with a new freezer and by doing all the washing and ironing - and by cooking them superb meals!

But they are deeply suspicious. What could be Winston's motives?

~Winston ....... Bill Wallis

Father ....... Maurice Denham

Nancy ....... Shirley Dixon

Rosie ....... Liz Goulding

William ....... Christian Rodska

Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio in April 1989.

A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Starring Bill Wallis.

A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy starring Bill Wallis. From April 1989.

When Winston, the local poacher and handyman, is thrown out by his wife because of his infidelities, he invites himself to stay with them and starts to spoil the family by acquiring a brand new freezer for them, by doing all the washing and ironing and by cooking them superb meals.

Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy serial stars Bill Wallis as Winston, Maurice Denham as Father, Shirley Dixon as Nancy, Liz Goulding as Rosie and Christian Rodska as William.

A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Starring Bill Wallis. From April 1989.

Weaving The Spells

19890503

20121205/06 (BBC7)
20150722 (BBC7)
20150723 (BBC7)
20170920 (BBC7)
20170921 (BBC7)
20210126 (BBC7)
20231212 (BBC7)
20231213 (BBC7)

Thrown out because of his infidelities, cordon bleu scoundrel Winston has moved into Nancy's house without an invite.

Now he's plotting to get rid of her sister Rosie, brother William and her Father - so he can have Nancy to himself...

~Winston - Bill Wallis

Father - Maurice Denham

Nancy - Shirley Dixon

Rosie - Liz Goulding

William - Christian Rodska

Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989.

Thrown out by his wife, the cordon bleu scoundrel moves into Nancy's house uninvited.

Thrown out by his wife, the cordon bleu scoundrel moves into Nancy's house uninvited. Stars Maurice Denham. From May 1989.

Thrown out because of his infidelities, cordon bleu scoundrel Winston has not only moved into Nancy's house without an invite - but is also plotting to get rid of her sister Rosie, brother William and her Father - so he can have Nancy to himself...

CAST:

Without A Doubt

19890510

20121212/13 (BBC7)
20150729 (BBC7)
20150730 (BBC7)
20170927 (BBC7)
20170928 (BBC7)
20210202 (BBC7)
20231219 (BBC7)
20231220 (BBC7)

The whole fabric of Nancy's family is cracking up.

Her brother William and younger sister Rosie are threatening to leave for London, and her Father has become a secret drinker again.

And it's all the fault of Winston, the village poacher...

~Winston - Bill Wallis

Father - Maurice Denham

Nancy - Shirley Dixon

Rosie - Liz Goulding

William - Christian Rodska

Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1989.

Nancy's brother and sister threaten to leave for London, and Father is drinking again.

Nancy's brother and sister threaten to leave for London, and Father has started drinking again. Stars Bill Wallis. From 1989.

The whole fabric of Nancy's family is cracking up. Her brother William and younger sister Rosie are threatening to leave for London, and her Father has become a secret drinker again - and it's the fault of Winston the village poacher...

CAST:

First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989.

Nancy's brother and sister threaten to leave for London, and Father has started drinking again. Stars Bill Wallis. From May 1989.

What Do You Reckon?

19890517

20121219/20 (BBC7)
20150805 (BBC7)
20150806 (BBC7)
20171004 (BBC7)
20171005 (BBC7)
20210209 (BBC7)
20231226 (BBC7)
20231227 (BBC7)

Rosie plans to go to London and set up house.

William dreams of esteem and beautiful women.

Nancy doesn't relish the prospect of being left alone to care for Father; but she doesn't know about his own plans...

~Winston - Bill Wallis

Father - Maurice Denham

Nancy - Shirley Dixon

Rosie - Liz Goulding

William - Christian Rodska

Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989.

Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go?

Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go? Stars Maurice Denham and Bill Wallis.

Rosie plans to go to London and set up house. William dreams of esteem and beautiful women. Nancy doesn't relish the prospect of being left alone to care for Father; but she doesn't know about his own plans...

CAST:

Whacko Jolly Dee

19890524

20121226/27 (BBC7)
20150812 (BBC7)
20150813 (BBC7)
20171011 (BBC7)
20171012 (BBC7)
20210216 (BBC7)
20240102 (BBC7)
20240103 (BBC7)

The wily village poacher and handyman's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.

~Winston - Bill Wallis

Father - Maurice Denham

Nancy - Shirley Dixon

Rosie - Liz Goulding

William - Christian Rodska

Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989.

The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag.

The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag. Stars Bill Wallis and Maurice Denham. From May 1989.

Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy.

CAST:

The Village Fete

19890531

20240109/10 (BBC7)

Father's enjoyed a remarkable recovery and seems poised to live forever - and Rosie and William plan to stay at home.

But Nancy makes a big decision...

~Winston - Bill Wallis

Father - Maurice Denham

Nancy - Shirley Dixon

Rosie - Liz Goulding

William - Christian Rodska

Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989.

Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue.

Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue. Stars Bill Wallis. From May 1989.

06 LAST

The Village Fete

19890531

20130102/03 (BBC7)
20150819 (BBC7)
20150820 (BBC7)
20171018 (BBC7)
20171019 (BBC7)
20210223 (BBC7)
20240109 (BBC7)
20240110 (BBC7)

Father's enjoyed a remarkable recovery and seems poised to live forever; and Rosie and William plan to stay at home. But Nancy makes a big decision...

Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy serial stars Bill Wallis as Winston, Maurice Denham as Father, Shirley Dixon as Nancy, Liz Goulding as Rosie and Christian Rodska as William.

Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin.

First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989.

Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue.

Father's enjoyed a remarkable recovery and seems poised to live forever - and Rosie and William plan to stay at home.

~Winston - Bill Wallis

Father - Maurice Denham

Nancy - Shirley Dixon

Rosie - Liz Goulding

William - Christian Rodska

Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue. Stars Bill Wallis. From May 1989.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
	At Christmas	19911225	20161222/23 (BBC7) 20181225 (BBC7) 20181226 (BBC7) 20201227 (BBC7) 20221223 (BBC7) 20221224 (BBC7)	Nancy has always had lovely family Christmases. So happy. So loving. So.... But then she discovers Winston filling his pillowcases with all the food from the fridge. Festive episode of Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy series. ~Winston - Bill Wallis Father - Maurice Denham Nancy - Shirley Dixon Rosie - Liz Goulding William . - Christian Rodska Director: Shaun MacLoughlin First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Christmas Day, 1991. Nancy is keen for the family to enjoy a festive celebration together.
01	A Happy Family	19890429	20121128/29 (BBC7) 20150715 (BBC7) 20150716 (BBC7) 20170913 (BBC7) 20170914 (BBC7) 20170916 (BBC7) 20210119 (BBC7) 20210123 (BBC7) 20231205 (BBC7) 20231206 (BBC7)	Nancy has recently moved to the village with sister Rosie, brother William and her Father. When Winston, the local poacher and handyman, is thrown out by his wife because of his infidelities, he invites himself to stay with them. Then he starts to spoil the family with a new freezer and by doing all the washing and ironing - and by cooking them superb meals! But they are deeply suspicious. What could be Winston's motives? ~Winston ....... Bill Wallis Father ....... Maurice Denham Nancy ....... Shirley Dixon Rosie ....... Liz Goulding William ....... Christian Rodska Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin. First broadcast on BBC Radio in April 1989. A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Starring Bill Wallis. A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy starring Bill Wallis. From April 1989. When Winston, the local poacher and handyman, is thrown out by his wife because of his infidelities, he invites himself to stay with them and starts to spoil the family by acquiring a brand new freezer for them, by doing all the washing and ironing and by cooking them superb meals. Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy serial stars Bill Wallis as Winston, Maurice Denham as Father, Shirley Dixon as Nancy, Liz Goulding as Rosie and Christian Rodska as William. A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony. Starring Bill Wallis. From April 1989.
02	Weaving The Spells	19890503	20121205/06 (BBC7) 20150722 (BBC7) 20150723 (BBC7) 20170920 (BBC7) 20170921 (BBC7) 20210126 (BBC7) 20231212 (BBC7) 20231213 (BBC7)	Thrown out because of his infidelities, cordon bleu scoundrel Winston has moved into Nancy's house without an invite. Now he's plotting to get rid of her sister Rosie, brother William and her Father - so he can have Nancy to himself... ~Winston - Bill Wallis Father - Maurice Denham Nancy - Shirley Dixon Rosie - Liz Goulding William - Christian Rodska Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin. First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989. Thrown out by his wife, the cordon bleu scoundrel moves into Nancy's house uninvited. Thrown out by his wife, the cordon bleu scoundrel moves into Nancy's house uninvited. Stars Maurice Denham. From May 1989. Thrown out because of his infidelities, cordon bleu scoundrel Winston has not only moved into Nancy's house without an invite - but is also plotting to get rid of her sister Rosie, brother William and her Father - so he can have Nancy to himself... CAST:
03	Without A Doubt	19890510	20121212/13 (BBC7) 20150729 (BBC7) 20150730 (BBC7) 20170927 (BBC7) 20170928 (BBC7) 20210202 (BBC7) 20231219 (BBC7) 20231220 (BBC7)	The whole fabric of Nancy's family is cracking up. Her brother William and younger sister Rosie are threatening to leave for London, and her Father has become a secret drinker again. And it's all the fault of Winston, the village poacher... ~Winston - Bill Wallis Father - Maurice Denham Nancy - Shirley Dixon Rosie - Liz Goulding William - Christian Rodska Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1989. Nancy's brother and sister threaten to leave for London, and Father is drinking again. Nancy's brother and sister threaten to leave for London, and Father has started drinking again. Stars Bill Wallis. From 1989. The whole fabric of Nancy's family is cracking up. Her brother William and younger sister Rosie are threatening to leave for London, and her Father has become a secret drinker again - and it's the fault of Winston the village poacher... CAST: First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989. Nancy's brother and sister threaten to leave for London, and Father has started drinking again. Stars Bill Wallis. From May 1989.
04	What Do You Reckon?	19890517	20121219/20 (BBC7) 20150805 (BBC7) 20150806 (BBC7) 20171004 (BBC7) 20171005 (BBC7) 20210209 (BBC7) 20231226 (BBC7) 20231227 (BBC7)	Rosie plans to go to London and set up house. William dreams of esteem and beautiful women. Nancy doesn't relish the prospect of being left alone to care for Father; but she doesn't know about his own plans... ~Winston - Bill Wallis Father - Maurice Denham Nancy - Shirley Dixon Rosie - Liz Goulding William - Christian Rodska Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin. First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989. Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go? Rosie's plan to live in London suits the old rogue, but where is Father plotting to go? Stars Maurice Denham and Bill Wallis. Rosie plans to go to London and set up house. William dreams of esteem and beautiful women. Nancy doesn't relish the prospect of being left alone to care for Father; but she doesn't know about his own plans... CAST:
05	Whacko Jolly Dee	19890524	20121226/27 (BBC7) 20150812 (BBC7) 20150813 (BBC7) 20171011 (BBC7) 20171012 (BBC7) 20210216 (BBC7) 20240102 (BBC7) 20240103 (BBC7)	The wily village poacher and handyman's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag. ~Winston - Bill Wallis Father - Maurice Denham Nancy - Shirley Dixon Rosie - Liz Goulding William - Christian Rodska Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin. First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989. The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag. The wily poacher's plans for a life of bliss with Nancy hit a snag. Stars Bill Wallis and Maurice Denham. From May 1989. Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy. CAST:
06	The Village Fete	19890531	20240109/10 (BBC7)	Father's enjoyed a remarkable recovery and seems poised to live forever - and Rosie and William plan to stay at home. But Nancy makes a big decision... ~Winston - Bill Wallis Father - Maurice Denham Nancy - Shirley Dixon Rosie - Liz Goulding William - Christian Rodska Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin. First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989. Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue. Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue. Stars Bill Wallis. From May 1989.
06 LAST	The Village Fete	19890531	20130102/03 (BBC7) 20150819 (BBC7) 20150820 (BBC7) 20171018 (BBC7) 20171019 (BBC7) 20210223 (BBC7) 20240109 (BBC7) 20240110 (BBC7)	Father's enjoyed a remarkable recovery and seems poised to live forever; and Rosie and William plan to stay at home. But Nancy makes a big decision... Peter Tinniswood's bawdy comedy serial stars Bill Wallis as Winston, Maurice Denham as Father, Shirley Dixon as Nancy, Liz Goulding as Rosie and Christian Rodska as William. Directed at BBC Bristol by Shaun MacLoughlin. First broadcast on BBC Radio in May 1989. Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue. Father's enjoyed a remarkable recovery and seems poised to live forever - and Rosie and William plan to stay at home. ~Winston - Bill Wallis Father - Maurice Denham Nancy - Shirley Dixon Rosie - Liz Goulding William - Christian Rodska Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue. Stars Bill Wallis. From May 1989.