The Men From The Ministry

Series 12 (1976) Opening and Closing Announcements The episodes of The Men From The Ministry were given titles in the Radio Times, but not on-air. The following transcripts of opening and closing announcements are provided to assist with identification of undated recordings. The transcripts are incomplete because some recordings are missing or truncated. Where not available from recordings, the names of the actors are reproduced from the original Radio Times listings, and written [in brackets]. The author would appreciate being informed of any errors or additions, or the availability of recordings of non-listed episodes.

Deryck Guyler

 

12/1 All Cisterns Go (6.7.76)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're about to throw a spanner in the wheels of Government with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In the Ministry's General Assistance Office, Lennox-Brown and Lamb help any Government department that's overloaded. These are men noted for their honesty, integrity and probity, indeed for all kinds of tea at all times of day. Secretary Mildred is on hand to provide it.

Ends: Victims of the cistern as The Men From The Ministry were Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Also featured were Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. The programme was written by Edward Taylor and John Graham, and produced by Edward Taylor.

 

12/2 A Problem Shared (13.7.76)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're off for another spin in Government circles, with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In the Ministry's General Assistance Department, dedicated men spend long hours at their desks. Secretary Mildred Murfin knows never to interrupt them unless it's a matter of real importance.

Ends: Muddling through as The Men From The Ministry were Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Also featured were Norma Ronald and Ronald Baddiley. The programme was written by Edward Taylor and John Graham, and produced by Edward Taylor.

 

12/3 The Whitehall Castaways (20.7.76)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Let's take another canter down the corridors of power with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In the General Assistance Department, those eager executives Lennox-Brown and Lamb help any Ministry that's overloaded. These are men who just can't do enough for the nation, so sometimes they don't even try.

Ends: Getting the bird as The Men From The Ministry were Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Also featured were Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. The programme was written by Edward Taylor and John Graham, and produced by Edward Taylor.

 

12/4 Off The Rails (27.7.76) (derived from 2/6)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Join us once more on the Ministry merry-go-round, with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In a changing world, the Ministry's General Assistance Department offers a bastion of the old virtues. In fact it offers two old bastions, Lennox-Brown and Lamb, favouring traditional care and precision to modern projects, such as the development of a new aircraft.

Ends: All steamed up as The Men From The Ministry were Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Also featured were Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. The programme was written by Edward Taylor and John Graham, and produced by Edward Taylor.

 

12/5 Penny Wise (3.8.76)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Join us once more for a wander down Whitehall, with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In the Ministry's General Assistance Department, Lennox-Brown and Lamb often work round the clock, in which position they can see when it's time to go home. Their steady toil is interrupted only by Secretary Mildred Murfin bringing important news.

Ends: Muddling through as The Men From The Ministry were Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Also featured were Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. The programme was written by Edward Taylor and John Graham, and produced by Edward Taylor.

 

12/6 A Turn For The Nurse (10.8.76)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're off for a trip in the Whitehall wonderland, with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. The Ministry's General Assistance Office helps any Department that's overloaded and it's staff work as a closely-knit team. So when Secretary Mildred returns from a week off sick Lennox-Brown and Lamb eagerly welcome her back.

Ends: Taking a turn for the nurse as The Men From The Ministry were Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Also featured were Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. The programme was written by Edward Taylor and John Graham, and produced by Edward Taylor.

 

12/7 Seal Of Office (17.8.76)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Join us again at the Ministry game with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In the General Assistance Department, Lennox-Brown and Lamb stand by to help any ministry that's overloaded. These are men who don't know the meaning of the word "indolence," and indeed are baffled by many other long words as well. But secretary Mildred is always on hand to assist.

Ends: Getting the bug as The Men From The Ministry were Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Also featured were Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. The programme was written by Edward Taylor and John Graham, and produced by Edward Taylor.

 

12/8 Birmingham Is Revolting (24.8.76)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're taking a kick at the seat of Government with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In the General Assistance Department, Lennox-Brown and Lamb work like lightning, that's to say in brief flashes that lead nowhere. Today, we find them helping with environmental problems.

Ends: Muddling through as The Men From The Ministry were Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Also featured were Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley and John Graham. The programme was written by Edward Taylor and John Graham, and produced by Edward Taylor.

 

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