Change at Oglethorpe

Change at Oglethorpe was a short-lived radio programme that aired from December 1995 to January 1996. There were six half-hour episodes and it was broadcast on BBC Radio 2. It was written by Peter Morfoot and produced by Gareth Edwards.

The theme music is an instrumental arrangement of the Yorkshire folk song On Ilkla Moor Baht 'at, with the opening played by a two-tone train horn.

Cast

• Peter Davison – David Clare
• Michael Williams – George "Rocket" Stephenson
• Rosemary Martin – June Virgo
• Phillippa Wilson – Louise "Points" Pointer
• Madge Hindle – Hattie
• Chris Emmett – Mr Arthur Sod

Episode list

Title	Synopsis	Air date
1: Off The Rails	A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.	7 December 1995
2: The Thin Controller	Trouble for the rural railway station's new manager, when he sacks a member of staff.	14 December 1995
3: The Brew That Is True	The royal train's visit sparks turmoil for the rural railway station's new manager.	21 December 1995
4: Remember, Remember The Fifth Of September	Birthday celebrations go awry for the rural railway station's cafe proprietor, June.	28 December 1995
5: The Unquiet American	The rural station staff attempt to secure an old engine, but there's a big catch.	4 January 1996
6: Foreign Parts	As winter arrives on the rural railway, station master David gets an exciting job offer.	11 January 1996

References

• Lavalie, John. "Change at Oglethorpe." EpGuides. 21 Jul 2005. 29 Jul 2005 <http://epguides.com/ChangeatOglethorpe/>.