Robbing Hood

Norman Wisdom stars in this light-hearted comedy crime caperBritish comedy legend, Norman Wisdom plays small-time crook Norman Hood who's just been released from prison for burglary. Hoping to make a 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. Norman's bicycle turns out to be an unexpected treasure, there's 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 you've 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 Hancock's Half Hour, and also appeared in a number of Ealing Studios comedy films.Cast and creditsWritten by John Graham and Peter LingBased on an idea by Norman WisdomDirected by Leslie LawtonNorman Hood - Norman Wisdom Natalie Matthews - Moira ListerBernard Bassington - Norman JonesBeatrice Bassington - Rosemary LeachWinifred Bassington/Miss Barlow - Anne WindsorHead Waiter - Timothy CarltonPrison Governor - Gordon ReidWarden - Peter GunnPettigrew - Royce MillsMr Bargery - Jonathan AdamsMrs Bargery - Kate BinchyVictor/Charlton Humsecke - John ChurchLorry driver - David LearnerBT youth - Matthew SimValerie/Fiona - Melinda WalkerLady helper/Poppet/Michelle - Siriol JenkinsNosher Nelson - Windsor DavisThe Judge - James GroutFifi - Sally KinghornWaiter - Eric AllenAlfredo - Nicky HensonTracey - Lorraine ChasePolice Sergeant - Victor WindingInspector/Parrot - John GrahamPetshop Girl/Receptionist - Joanna WakeThe Simpson brothers - Henry McGeePC Harris - Jonathan TaflerEvans - Matthew MorganRoderick Burrows - Keith DrinkelDr Doberman - Andrew SachsMiss Conway - Liza GoddardHeidwig - Sally KinghornFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 21 July - 25 August 1992(c)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd