Listen to this audiobook in full for free on https://hotaudiobook.com/free ID: 798916 Title: Robbing Hood: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Crime Comedy Author: John Graham, Peter Ling Narrator: Full Cast , Moira Lister, Norman Wisdom Format: Unabridged Length: 02:48:00 Language: English Release date: 12-19-24 Publisher: PGRH UK Genres: Fiction & Literature, Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, Humor Summary: Norman Wisdom stars in this light-hearted comedy crime caper British comedy legend, Norman Wisdom plays small-time crook Norman Hood whos just been released from prison for burglary. Hoping to make new life as an honest man, he is entrusted to widow Natalie Matthews (Moira Lister), who offers him a job and accommodation. However, she has an ulterior motive Follow the farcical misadventures of Norman, played out with a huge cast of supporting actors as he tries to stick, but mostly fails, to the straight and narrow! Charming, gentle but ever so funny, Robbing Hood is a joy to listen to. Normans bicycle turns out to be an unexpected treasure, theres a trip to the Grand Hotel which triggers a safe cracking incident, and somehow the hapless ex-con becomes mixed up with the mafia who needs brains when youve got bullies?! When Norman tries to earn an honest crust and gets a job in a marmalade factory, it makes for a sticky situation and the psychiatrist next door wants to know why Norman's talking to trees? This is a vintage treasure of a series, not to be missed. Sir Norman Wisdom was a comedy legend and national treasure whose stellar career on film, stage and television spanned six decades. Charlie Chaplin once referred to him as his favourite clown. Robbing Hood is a rare radio outing for the actor and a must listen. Moira Lister was a regular cast member on Hancocks Half Hour, and also appeared in a number of Ealing Studios comedy films. Cast and credits Written by John Graham and Peter Ling Based on an idea by Norman Wisdom Directed by Leslie Lawton Norman Hood - Norman Wisdom Natalie Matthews - Moira Lister Bernard Bassington - Norman Jones Beatrice Bassington - Rosemary Leach Winifred Bassington/Miss Barlow - Anne Windsor Head Waiter - Timothy Carlton Prison Governor - Gordon Reid Warden - Peter Gunn Pettigrew - Royce Mills Mr Bargery - Jonathan Adams Mrs Bargery - Kate Binchy Victor/Charlton Humsecke - John Church Lorry driver - David Learner BT youth - Matthew Sim Valerie/Fiona - Melinda Walker Lady helper/Poppet/Michelle - Siriol Jenkins Nosher Nelson - Windsor Davis The Judge - James Grout Fifi - Sally Kinghorn Waiter - Eric Allen Alfredo - Nicky Henson Tracey - Lorraine Chase Police Sergeant - Victor Winding Inspector/Parrot - John Graham Petshop Girl/Receptionist - Joanna Wake The Simpson brothers - Henry McGee PC Harris - Jonathan Tafler Evans - Matthew Morgan Roderick Burrows - Keith Drinkel Dr Doberman - Andrew Sachs Miss Conway - Liza Goddard Heidwig - Sally Kinghorn First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21 July - 25 August 1992 ©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Contact: info@hotaudiobook.com