The Men From The Ministry

Series 11 (1975) 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.

Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler

 

11/1 Nothing But The Vest (26.5.75)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Join us for 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 tireless executives Lennox-Brown and Lamb help any branch of Government that's overloaded. Today we find them dealing with queries sent to the Department of Health.

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.

 

11/2 That's My Baby (2.6.75) (derived from 1/8)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're off for another spin in Government circles, with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham, Pat Coombs, Cass Allen and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In Whitehall's General Assistance Department, Lennox-Brown and Lamb tackle a wide range of jobs. But they're not alone of course. They have the assistance of Mildred Murfin, one of that vast army of shorthand typists who prove that modern women won't be dictated to.

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

 

11/3 All That Glitters (9.6.75)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're off once again for a wander around Whitehall with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In Whitehall's General Assistance Department, experienced staff stand by to help any branch of Government that's overloaded. These people have to be versatile, able to turn their hands to anything, even occasionally to work, but not all the time, of course.

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.

 

11/4 Torn To Shreds (16.6.75) (similar to 7/1)

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. In the Ministry's General Assistance Department, Lennox-Brown and Lamb and their secretary Mildred, cope with a multitude of problems; it's scarcely surprising if they sometimes lose track of the passing hours.

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.

 

11/5 Wool Over Their Eyes (23.6.75)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Join us now for another spin in Government circles, with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In Whitehall's General Assistance Office, a crack team are always ready to help out any hard-pressed Government department. They're experienced people, used to coping with all kinds of problems. Yet they can still be surprised.

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.

 

11/6 This, VAT And The Other (30.6.75)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Join us once more for a whirl round Whitehall, with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In the General Assistance Office, a small band of experts stand by to help any Ministry that's overloaded. Normally life runs to a steady pattern, but once in a while, Secretary Mildred Murfin gets a surprise.

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.

 

11/7 The Great Trousers Troubles (7.7.75)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're off once again for a whiz round Whitehall with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Those keen executives Lennox-Brown and Lamb go to their office each day knowing that many tricky tasks will await them, but their enthusiasm remains undiminished.

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.

 

11/8 The Cabinet Crisis (14.7.75) (derived from 8/5)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Join us for 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. The General Assistance Department helps any ministry that's overloaded. It's a tough, demanding life, but in a world of problems and uncertainties, Lennox- Brown and Lamb rely on Secretary Mildred to keep a grip on essentials.

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.

 

11/9 Chain Reaction (21.7.75)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're off for another canter down the corridors of power with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham, Corinna Marlowe and The Men From The Ministry Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In the General Assistance Office, top executives stand by to help any Government department that's overloaded. These are dedicated men steeped in Whitehall tradition.

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 Corinna Marlowe. The programme was written by Edward Taylor and John Graham, and produced by Edward Taylor.

 

11/10 All Change (28.7.75)

Starts: Time to meet The Men from The Ministry. We're off for another Government gambol, with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In the General Assistance Department, life is no bed of roses, as staff grapple with the nation's problems in conditions that aren't always easy.

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.

 

11/11 A Merry Dance (4.8.75) (Derived from 1/10)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're about to strike more low notes in high places with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. In Whitehall's General Assistance Department, skilled operatives stand by to help any branch of Government that's overstretched. Executives and secretary work as a team, invariably starting each day with a frank exchange of views.

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.

 

11/12 A Sense Of Power (11.8.75)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. Join us once more for a gambol in Government circles with Norma Ronald, Ronald Baddiley, John Graham and The Men From The Ministry, Richard Murdoch and Deryck Guyler. Of all the problems facing the world the energy crisis is perhaps the worst; and with the nation striving to conserve power it's comforting to know the Ministry offices set an example. In the General Assistance Department, they've never used much energy, but now they're cutting down on fuel as well.

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.

 

11/13 Postal Disorder (18.8.75)

Starts: Time to meet The Men From The Ministry. We're off for another ride 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 Whitehall's General Assistance Office, a dedicated team stand by to help any Government department that's overloaded. These are skilled executives, able to face every sort of problem and give a quick and decisive answer.

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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