Rudy's Rare Records - Series 3

RUDY'S RARE RECORDS - SERIES 3 (320kbs-m4a/388mb/2hr49mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 5th February to 12th March 2021

Father and son comedy set in the finest old-school record shop in Birmingham.

Written by Danny Robins
Produced by Lucy Armitage

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January/February 2011.

RUDY'S RARE RECORDS SERIES 3 - 1. NO RICHIE, NO CRY (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 5th February 2021

Adam and his Dad, Rudy attempt to fill the gap left by Richie having gone to University with Salsa evening classes.

Adam ...... Lenny Henry
Rudy ...... Larrington Walker
Tasha ...... Natasha Godfrey
Clifton ...... Jeffery Kissoon
Juanita ...... Carmen Mendonza

Jimmy Cliff - Miss Jamaica
Arrested Development - Ease My Mind
The Staple Singers - Be What You Are
Marvin Gaye - Don't You Miss Me A Little Bit Baby
Eddie Floyd - High-Heel Sneakers
Vieja Trova Santiaguera - Zun Zun Paloma
Derrick Morgan - Leave Her Alone
Buena Vista Social Club - Amor De Loca Juventud
Jimmy Smith - Got My Mojo Workin'

RUDY'S RARE RECORDS SERIES 3 - 2. IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 12th February 2021

While attempting a bit of spring cleaning, Adam discovers a bundle of long lost love letters addressed to his late Mum - and they're definitely not from his Dad.

Adam ...... Lenny Henry
Rudy ...... Larrington Walker
Tasha ...... Natasha Godfrey
Clifton ...... Jeffery Kissoon
Doreen ...... Claire Benedict
Courier ...... Andrew Brooke

Written by Paula Hines
Script Edited by Danny Robins

Jimmy Cliff - Miss Jamaica
The Elgins - Put Yourself In My Place
Prince & The New Power Generation - Daddy Pop
Slim Harpo - The Price Is Too High
The Beat - All Out To Get You
Prince Buster - Hard Man Fe Dead
Carlton & The Shoes - Love Me Forever

RUDY'S RARE RECORDS SERIES 3 - 3. REDEMPTION SONG (320kbs-m4a/64mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 19th February 2021

Thanks to some dodgy paperwork, Adam and Rudy are faced with the prospect of losing the lease on their shop in less than a year. Inspired by Rudy's claim that Bob Marley once cited Rudy's Rare Records as having the best toilet facilities in Birmingham, they take extreme action.

Adam ...... Lenny Henry
Rudy ...... Larrington Walker
Richie ...... Joe Jacobs
Tasha ...... Natasha Godfrey
Clifton ...... Jeffery Kissoon

Jimmy Cliff - Miss Jamaica
N.O. - I Need A Dollar
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - Nowhere To Run
James Brown - The Payback
Max Romeo - One Step Forward
Stevie Wonder - Do Like You
Sammy Drumbago's Band - You Have Been Drunk
Ziggy Marley - Friend
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Three Little Birds

RUDY'S RARE RECORDS SERIES 3 - 4. RUDY'S RARE RECORD (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 26th February 2021

With the discovery on one of the rarest records ever recorded on a dusty shelf at the back of the shop, Rudy, Adam and Richie each allow themselves to imagine what life would really be like if they were that rich. Turns out, their dreams are a bit premature...

Adam ...... Lenny Henry
Rudy ...... Larrington Walker
Richie ...... Joe Jacobs
Tasha ...... Natasha Godfrey
Clifton ...... Jeffery Kissoon
Doreen ...... Claire Benedict
DJ Karel ...... Andrew Brooke

Written by Paula Hines
Script Edited by Danny Robins

Jimmy Cliff - Miss Jamaica
Groove Armada - But I Feel Good
Lloyd Clarke - Fool's Day
The Beat - Jackpot
Eric Monty Morris - Beautiful Garden
Dizzee Rascal - Holiday
Ken Lazarus & Keith Lyn - Beatles Got To Go
Sly & The Family Stone - Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
The Beatles - In Spite Of All The Danger
Eric Monty Morris - Too Late

RUDY'S RARE RECORDS SERIES 3 - 5. LIGHTS OUT (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 5th March 2021

Rudy is determined to prove to his girlfriend Doreen that she's finally met her match. He's even persuaded Adam to keep out of the way while he cooks Doreen a romantic meal for her birthday. The power supply across the West Midlands, however, has even more surprising treats in store.

Adam ...... Lenny Henry
Rudy ...... Larrington Walker
Tasha ...... Natasha Godfrey
Clifton ...... Jeffery Kissoon
Doreen ...... Claire Benedict

Jimmy Cliff - Miss Jamaica
Calypso Rose - Underneath The Mango Tree
Pluto Shervington - Ram Goat Liver
Joe Tex - Men Are Gettin' Scarce
Louis Jordan - Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Calypso Rose - Senior Citizen Day
Glen Adams - I Want To Hold Your Hand

RUDY'S RARE RECORDS SERIES 3 - 6. GIRLS AND BOYS (320kbs-m4a/65mb/28mins)
BBC Radio 4 Extra broadcast: 12th March 2021

With Rudy about to tie the knot, it's party time - Adam style. Adam has created a wedding spreadsheet, and it's down to Richie to intervene to ensure that both the Stag Do, and Doreen's hen night, go off with a Rudy Sharpe Sizzle.

Adam ...... Lenny Henry
Rudy ...... Larrington Walker
Richie ...... Joe Jacobs
Tasha ...... Natasha Godfrey
Clifton ...... Jeffery Kissoon
Doreen ...... Claire Benedict
Destiny ...... Lorraine Burroughs
Daphne ...... Joanna Monro

Written by Danny Robins and Paula Hines

Jimmy Cliff - Miss Jamaica
Bob Marley & The Wailers - If The Cap Fit
Protoje - Arguments
The Impressions - Come To My Party
Kelis - Milkshake
Ciara & Justin Timberlake - Love Sex Magic
The Flamingos - The Boogaloo Party
Liberty X - Just A Little
Laurel Aitken & Freetown - Rudy Girl
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John - Summer Nights
Lata Mangeshkar - Agar Tum Na Hote
Alesha Dixon - The Boy Does Nothing
Lata Mangeshkar - Mere Achchey Piya
The Four Shells - Hot Dog (My Baby's Comin' Home)