Drake's Progress Explained

Runtime:30 minutes
Country:United Kingdom
Num Series:2
Num Episodes:12

Drake's Progress was a British sketch show that aired on BBC Television from 1957 to 1958. It was co-written by comedian Charlie Drake, who was also the show's lead performer.

Cast

Episodes

Drake's Progress aired for two series and a total of twelve 30 minute episodes.[1] Both the first and second series broadcast on Mondays at 8.00pm, with the series one airing fortnightly. None of the episodes exist in the BBC archives and are lost.[2]

Series One

Episode NumberOriginal Broadcast Date
16 May 1957
220 May 1957
33 June 1957
417 June 1957
51 July 1957
615 July 1957

Series Two

Episode NumberOriginal Broadcast Date
131 March 1958
27 April 1958
314 April 1958
421 April 1958
528 April 1958
65 May 1958

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lewishohn, Mark . Mark Lewisohn. Radio Times Guide to TV Comedy. 2003. BBC Worldwide. London. 0-563-48755-0.
  2. Web site: LostShows.com. 22 January 2014. 2014. LostShows.com.