The Men From The Ministry

Series 13 (1977) 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

 

13/1 Mission Inedible (4.7.77)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Join us again at the Government game, with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Ministry men uphold our traditions and uphold our standards. Indeed, they hold up everything that passes through their hands. Especially in the General Assistance Department where Lennox-Brown and Lamb are at odds.

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.

 

13/2 Horse Play (11.7.77)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Join us aboard the bureaucratic bandwagon 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 follow the basic Ministry code; "nothing venture nothing have" has earned a night's repose. These are dedicated men, ready to help with any Government job, and this week they're aiding the Fine Art Commission.

Ends: Horsing about 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.

 

13/3 The Big Big "Big Ben" Bungle (18.7.77)

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. Life in Whitehall is exemplified by the Ministry's ancient crest, crossed memos on a field of clover. But in the General Assistance Department, Lennox-Brown and Lamb cope with a wide range of tasks.

Ends: Clocking on 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.

 

13/4 A Motley Crew (25.7.77)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're about to walk the Whitehall way, with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham, Hilary Pritchard and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Ministry men don't know the meaning of the word 'idleness', and indeed they're baffled by many other long words as well. In the General Assistance Department, Lennox-Brown and Lamb are always on their toes.

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

 

13/5 Not On Your Telly (1.8.77)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Let's take another spin in Government circles with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. The British Civil Servant is a dignified figure, holding himself half aloof from life's hurly-burly. For his living depends on propriety and he knows that half aloof is better than no bread. But today in the General Assistance Department Lennox-Brown is somewhat ruffled.

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.

 

13/6 One Way Only (8.8.77)

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, Nicolette McKenzie and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Ministry staff are ready and willing, a few ready to work and the rest willing to let them. In the General Assistance Department, Lennox- Brown and Secretary Mildred are bearing the brunt at the moment as they grapple with London's traffic problems.

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

 

13/7 Take Your Pick (15.8.77)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Let's take another wander in the Whitehall wonderland with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. It's well-known that Ministry men work like lightning, that's to say in brief flashes that cause a lot of damage. But this week, it's the General Assistance Department that's suffering as they help the Coal Board face a winter fuel crisis.

Ends: Undermined 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.

 

13/8 Claws (22.8.77)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're getting our kicks 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 Ministry's General Assistance Department, dedicated men sit for long hours on hard leather chairs, but are always ready to rise and shine. One compensation for Lennox-Brown and Lamb is the variety of jobs that they tackle.

Ends: Pandered to 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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