Notes and references
Lavalie, John. The Airport. EpGuides. 27 Aug 2005. 29 Jul 2007
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| Original release | January 1995 – February 1996 |
The Airport was a short-lived radio show that aired from January 1995-February 1996. There were eight half-hour episodes that were broadcast on BBC Radio 4. It starred Roger Griffiths, Llewella Gideon, Felix Dexter, and Jo Martin. It was produced by Gareth Edwards
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