Tony's

This was a comedy series about the life and times of a corner-shop barber, starring Victor Spinetti as Tony, with John Laurie (series 1), Deryck Guyler (series 2) and Deborah Watling as Masie. Written by Jim Eldridge, music was by Max Harris, and the show was produced by John Fawcett Wilson.

Both series were broadcast on Radio 2 of a Sunday evening at 10.00pm with a repeat broadcast in the week that followed.

:: Series 1

TitleTx. DateRec. DateTape NumberDetails
Putting on the Style21.10.7926.8.79T 54725Italian hairdresser Tony hopes to trounce Boris the Russian in a competition. With Norma Ronald, Bill Pertwee, Joanna Wake & David Tate
Charles28.10.7919.8.79T 54724In the days when a lady's haircut cost two pounds, Tony's was the place to go.. With Royce Mills, David Ryall, Jerald Wells & Deirdre Costello
Money, money, money4.11.7916.9.79T 54727Whilst checking the pipes in the cellar Tony and Carlo make a discovery. With Anthony Morton, Henry McGee. Roland MacLeod & John Blythe
Is This True Love11.11.799.9.79T 54726Italian hairdresser Tony is still single at the tender age of 41 and his mother, and fate, seem determined to take a hand. With Norma Ronald, Kenneth Connor & Josephine Tewson
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All that glitters...25.11.79 18.2.79T 54723with Anthony Morton, Bill Wallis & Jan Hunt

:: Series 3

TitleTx. DateRec. DateTape NumberDetails
Welcome To Tony’s18.1.815F 20220We’ll cut it nice, we’ll cut it fast, We’ll cut your hair and give it class, So let us have your head a while, Tony’s can give it real good style.
Court In The Act25.1.815J 20221Your social life could come a cropper, Unless you have your hair done proper, So why not make the people stare, And come to Tony’s with your hair.
The French Connection1.2.815L 20222Come to Tony’s with your hair, We will give it first class care, At prices that you can afford, It’s even cheaper if you’re bald.
Danger In The Night8.2.815N 20223Get your tints done, blonde or brown, At the friendly salon, Kentish Town, Come on in, don’t pass us by, Tony’s is the one to try.
The Firm’s Outing15.2.815T 20225Parting they say is such sweet sorrow, But let us part your hair tomorrow, At Tony’s salon have it done, And make your parting lots of fun.
Under Investigation22.2.815Q 20224If you’re feeling really rotten, Have your hair done top to bottom, Tony’s salon is the best, And we don’t leave clippings down your vest.