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Scouting for Boys

A Whole New Ball Game Series 2
Episode 2 of 6

West Bromwich offer Robert a trial, but Father Benedict doesn't want to lose him. Stars Brenda Blethyn. From 1994.

West Bromwich offer Robert a footballing trial.

But team manager Father Benedict doesn't want to lose him...

Acclaimed comedy of faith, families and football written by Martin Davies.

Father Benedict 鈥︹�� Desmond Barrit
Mrs Patterson 鈥︹�� Brenda Blethyn
Robert Patterson 鈥︹�� Richard Pearce
Barbara Patterson 鈥︹�� Melanie Hudson
Guy Entwhistle 鈥︹�� Martino Lazzeri
Andy Hunt 鈥︹�� Mark Straker
Janet鈥︹�� Nicola Buckingham
Guy鈥︹��....Henry Woolley
Ron.............Peter Serafinowicz

Producer: Richard Wilson

First broadcast on 蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 in October 1994.

30 minutes

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