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The Men from the Ministry

By: BBC Audiobooks
Narrated by: Clive Dunn, Joan Sanderson, Wilfred Hyde White, Richard Murdoch
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Summary

Here are four episodes of classic comedy from the days when the Civil Service had a sense of humour. The Men from the Ministry were the hilarious radio forerunners of TV's Yes Minister — bungling bureaucrats who bungled for 15 glorious years from 1962 to 1977.

Muddling through were Wilfrid Hyde White, as the first head of the ubiquitous General Assistance Department, and the imperturbable Deryck Guyler, who followed him in 1966. Richard Murdoch was their faithfully incompetent Number Two. Together they created absolute chaos — and an enduring and influential Whitehall spoof. Here, with the help of guests like Warren Mitchell and Roy Dotrice, they mismanage a new road scheme, upset Britain's space programme, confuse the export drive, and attempt to rescue a forgotten army unit.

Their potty exploits remain (in the inimitable words of the BBC announcer) "a tribute to the men of our Government service, those men who are sometimes compared to tea bags: they always stick together when they get into hot water".

©1992, 2006 BBC Audiobooks LTD (P)1992, 2006 BBC Audiobooks LTD

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A classic piece of British radio comedy

The first episode in this audio book, relating to the 1960's space race, is a master class in comedy writing and performing. These recordings have stood the test of time and are superior to most of today's comic offerings on the radio. If you enjoy British vintage comedy radio programmes then this audio book is a must for you.

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The men from the ministry is set in 1960s England . having worked for the civil service since the 70s I can say with some justification the different departments guarded their own departments to the detriment of others. Chaos would , could and did ensue. So lie back think of England and listen to the worst department in civil Service history do their level best to make you smile as the Chaos ensues.

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Brilliant with Hyde -white & Guyler

Discovered on radio 4 extra and have been ever since. Very witty and clever storylines revolving around the incompetence in a department in Whitehall. Love it.

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Men from the Ministry

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this, it was funny and so entertaining. Shame that there are not several more episodes to listen to

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Whitehall Antics

One of the best radio series ever made. It’s a shame there aren’t more on each purchase seeing as there were over 160 episodes made.

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ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT

This is another programme done at a time when British comedy was at it's best...love it...definitely recommend...🤗

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Classic comedy

More of this comedy please I love these comedy audiobooks love both Wilfred and Derek they both have their interpretations how number one should be

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Excellent

This is another brilliant series downloaded from Audible This is another brilliant series downloaded from Audible

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