Winston

Winston is a radio comedy series by Peter Tinniswood. It was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1989, as a series of six 30-minute episodes. It featured the return of Tinniswood's popular character Winston Hayballs, first heard in The Village Fête^[1].

PlotEdit

Nancy has recently moved to the village with her sister Rosie, her brother William and her father. When Winston the local poacher and handyman is thrown out by his wife he invites himself to stay with them.

CastEdit

• Winston - Bill Wallis
• Father - Maurice Denham
• Nancy - Shirley Dixon
• Rosie - Liz Goulding
• William - Christian Rodska

Directed by Shaun MacLoughlin

EpisodesEdit

Episode Number	Title	Broadcast Date	Summary
01	"A Happy Family"	26 April 1989	A manipulative rogue threatens a family's harmony.
02	"Weaving the Spells"	03 May 1989	Having been thrown out by his wife, the cordon bleu scoundrel moves into Nancy's house, uninvited.
03	"Without a Doubt"	10 May 1989	Nancy's brother William and sister Rosie are threatening to leave for London, and her father has become a secret drinker again.
04	"What Do You Reckon?"	17 May 1989	Rosie plans to go to London and set up house, and Winston hopes to have Nancy all to himself.
05	"Whacko Jolly Dee"	24 May 1989	Father's health gives cause for concern - especially when he gets better!
06	"The Village Fête"	31 May 1989	Father enjoys a remarkable recovery, while Nancy makes a big decision over the old rogue.

Critical ReceptionEdit

ReferencesEdit

1. ↑ Radiolistings