Poyser,Jim - 1834 (R4 2003).txt
1834 by Jim Poyser
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A six-part comedy series by Jim Poyser about a 21st century English teacher from Cheadle Hulme who wakes up one morning in 19th century Macclesfield.
Jason Slater ........ Michael Begley
Ned ................. Joe Caffrey
Hoskins ............. Kenneth Alan Taylor
Lord Belport ........ Mark Chatterton
Henry ............... James Nickerson
Directed by Polly Thomas
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Part 1 - 2003-06-11 11:30 - What Century Are You Living In?
Unable to glean any information on the situation from his faithful valet, Ned, Jim discovers that he is now Tarquin, third son of Lord Belport... He has also acquired a suspicious brother, a spurned ex-girlfriend and an over-excited Luddite cum cauliflower farmer.
Luddite ............. Toby Hadoke
Millicent ........... Julia Rounthwaite
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Part 2 - 2003-06-18 11:30 - The Time Machine
Jason decides that the invention of the toasted sandwich maker will sort out his new 19th century life.
Stubbs .............. Glenn Cunningham
Millicent ........... Julia Rounthwaite
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Part 3 - 2003-06-25 11:30 - Strong Continental Lager
What 19th century Macclesfield really needs is a decent pub, serving decent lager... Jason is just the man to organise it, or so he thinks.
Mental Mickey ....... Glenn Cunningham
Old Meg ............. Judith Davis
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Part 4 - 2003-07-02 11:30 - Dentists And Lovers
Ned needs a girlfriend, but not as much as he needs some root canal work; Millicent needs some love; Jason needs some lessons in 19th century courting.
Millicent ........... Julia Rounthwaite
Sir Gideon/George ... Donald McBride
Fanny ............... Carla Henry
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Part 5 - 2003-07-09 11:30 - London
Bored witless by one street Macclesfield, Jason suggests a trip to London, to general delight... But a mint popping highwayman soon changes everyone's plans.
Millicent ........... Julia Rounthwaite
Highwayman .......... Toby Hadoke
Duke of Cranmere .... John Craig
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Part 6 - 2003-07-16 11:30 - Victorian Principles
The young Queen Victoria is coming to Woolsley House for a visit... When Jason invents the electric guitar, he unwittingly changes the course of history.
Queen Victoria ...... Caroline Harding
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