Parsley Sidings

by Jim Eldridge

Arthur Lowe, Kenneth Connor and Ian Lavender star in four episodes of the radio comedy series set in a sleepy railway station. 'The show now arriving on this service is the special excursion to "Parsley Sidings"'. Featuring Arthur Lowe and Ian Lavender from Dad's Army, and Kenneth Connor (from the "Carry On" films), these recordings are among the few remaining episodes available. "Goodbye Parsley Sidings" (Series 1, Episode 10): Horace Hepplewhite gets promoted and leaves for pastures new, but his replacement seems a right old ogre. "The Entente Cordiale" (Series 2, Episode 3): After an exchange visit to France, the Head of French Rail is keen to see Gloria's tannoy. "A Night Out" (Series 2, Episode 4): Thanks to Percy and Bert, a lady misses the last train to Birmingham and has nowhere to stay the night. "The New Level Crossing" (Series 2, Episode 8): What will happen to Bradshaw now that Parsley Sidings gets a new automated level crossing?

1 pages, Audio CD

First published March 8, 2012

About the author

Jim Eldridge is the author of many books for children, including titles in the My Story series, the Warpath books, and How to Handle Grown-Ups. He has had 250 TV scripts broadcast in the UK and internationally for children's and teen television, and is also the creator and writer of Radio 4's long-running comedy-drama series, King Street Junior.