Oh, Doctor Beeching!

The Transport Minister is on his way, en route to inspect the station. Upon arrival he discovers that the train’s buffet has exhausted its supply of milk, meaning he officially cannot have a cup of tea for his break today.

The broadcast titled No Milk for the Minister is presented as a programme in the form of an episode. It falls within the general genre of an episode‑style production, meaning the story is confined to a single instalment rather than a series. The focus is on a particular incident involving a government official, and the title hints at the central inconvenience that drives the narrative. In this instalment, the Minister for Transport is on his way to a railway station for an official visit. The journey is straightforward until the minister reaches the station’s buffet, where he intends to prepare a cup of tea. However, the pantry is empty of milk, a basic ingredient for his drink, and this shortage triggers a small disaster. The absence of milk turns what should be a simple refreshment into a problematic situation for the minister. The episode builds its tension around this seemingly trivial shortfall, using the lack of milk to highlight how even minor oversights can disrupt official proceedings. By focusing on the minister’s inability to enjoy his tea, the story underscores the unexpected hurdles that can arise in routine visits. The scenario remains confined to the station’s buffet, with no further complications introduced beyond the milk shortage.