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24th April 1974: The Rovers Amateur Dramatics Association (RADA) was formed in 1974 by Ernie Bishop with the intention of putting on a modern play named "Sand" until Emily discovered that its contents were pornographic. Instead the residents opted for something more traditional and after several weeks’ hard rehearsal The Importance of Being Earnest was staged instead. Emily hoped for the plum role of Lady Bracknell but Ernie was in charge of casting and he, wisely, went for the only possible candidate for the part - Annie Walker. The cast fell out with Ernie's critical direction but Emily saved the day and the play was staged - with several unintentional laughs - to a packed house in the Community Centre.
 * For more information see Episode 1385 (24th April 1974).