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In Ken Whitmore's radio play 'The Great Times Crossword Conspiracy,' first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on December 22, 1982, listeners are introduced to Jim, voiced by Tony Robinson, an employee eager to help his aluminium company meet its sales targets. Jim's efforts, however, are consistently thwarted by the senior staff's unwavering dedication to The Times crossword puzzle, particularly under the watchful eye of Mr. Contrabine, the Head of Department, played by Bob Grant. To save his job, Jim comes up with a daring scheme to complete the crossword puzzle without actually solving the clues, hoping this will finally allow the company to focus on business. This comedic drama portrays Jim's struggle and eventual embrace of the crossword culture within the company, peppered with engaging and witty writing. Other characters include Jim's Mother (Meg Johnson), Miss Birdsong (Bonnie Hurren), Sparkle (Peter Wheeler), and a Clerk (Steven Granville). Directed by Alfred Bradley, the story captures the humorous conflicts and camaraderie within the workplace, providing a clever and entertaining plot set in early 1980s Britain.

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