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The Babysitting Circle: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy Drama

"All six episodes of the sharp-edged sitcom set around an unconventional babysitting club, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 as The Circle. Wheeler-dealer snooker club owner Geoff Bryant and his wife Jenny have recently moved onto a new estate in Whittleshulme, Cheshire. Described in the brochure as an 'exclusive village development', it's squarely aimed at yuppies, the nouveau-riche and high-fliers. The trouble is, there are no local teenagers to babysit, leaving the residents to juggle careers and kids as best they can. So when local bigwig Julian Percival sets up a babysitting circle, it seems like the ideal solution. Not only does it present an opportunity for Geoff (who has a sneaky ulterior motive for joining) but it's a lifeline for his neighbours, including frazzled doctor Tariq and hardworking headmistress Carla. But none of them have banked on naughty five-year-old Crystal, whose behaviour is so bad it's embarrassing. And when the group are faced with a childcare crisis, who will be left holding the baby? Written by prize-winning author Elizabeth Baines, this funny, feelgood comedy drama stars Sherrie Hewson, John McArdle, Jane Hazelgrove, Lyndam Gregory and Jonathon Morris. Production credits Written by Elizabeth Baines Directed by Andy Jordan Cast Jenny Bryant - Sherrie Hewson Geoff Bryant - John McArdle Trish Abbas - Jane Hazelgrove Tariq Abbas - Lyndam Gregory Julian Percival - Jonathon Morris Doug Lewis - Shaun Parkes Vanessa Percival - Melissa Sinden Emma - Tara Pendergast Hayley - Jane Cawdron Crystal - Holliday Grainger Benedict - Oliver Hamilton Jessica - Gemma Salusbury Carla McInnan - Maxine Burth Shaneela - Rina Mahoney Sammy - Anthony Hickling Tim (Teenager) - Ciaran Griffiths Elliot (News Boy) - Gregg Baines Edmund - Christopher Limond Mike Quigley - Andrew Whyment First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 29 April-3 June 1999 © 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Elizabeth Baines (Author), Andrew Whyment, Ciaran Griffiths, Full Cast, Holliday Grainger, Jane Hazelgrove, John Mcardle, Jonathon Morris, Lyndam Gregory, Rina Mahoney, Shaun Parkes, Sherrie Hewson (Narrator)

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Stockport, So Good They Named It Once: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy

"All 12 episodes featuring the comic goings-on of the Stockport-based Conroy family Get ready to be dragged kicking and screaming into the world of family life, Stockport-style, as 15-year-old Jason introduces us to the Conroy clan. There's dad Eddie, cabby and wannabe champion organist; mum Maureen, who's easygoing but wasn't born yesterday; older brother Michael, lead singer of The Sweater Girls; and sisters Colette (married to uptight bank clerk Dave) and Karen (newly returned from uni with a Sloane Ranger boyfriend). In Series 1, Italian exchange Gian-Paolo arrives - and soon makes his presence unwelcome; Eddie scores tickets to Stockport County's biggest ever match and Dave proudly brings home his new Ford Focus (but will he ever take the protective covers off the seats?) And in Series 2, the Conroys become the subject of an academic study; meet their rich new neighbours; and welcome a visitor bringing extra branches to their family tree. Meanwhile, Jason and Michael stake their claim in cyberspace and The Sweater Girls look set for their big break - just as Eddie leaves home... Written by Murder on the Blackpool Express producer Jim Poyser, and author and actor Damian Lanigan, this light, entertaining sitcom - set in the real-life Stockport suburb of Edgeley - has a well-established sense of place and pitch-perfect local dialect. It stars Dominic Monaghan and Andrew Knott as Jason, with Jason Done as Michael, Beverly Callard as Maureen, and John McArdle and John Henshaw as Eddie. Special guests include sports commentator Alan Green and DJs Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley. Production credits Written by Jim Poyser and Damian Lanigan Recorded by Rex Brough Music by Big George With thanks to Justin Sbresni and Jon Plowman Produced by Neil Mossey First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 25 August-29 September 1999 (Series 1), 4 October-8 November 2000 (Series 2) Cast Jason - Dominic Monaghan/Andrew Knott Michael - Jason Done Dave - Stefan Escreet Eddie - John McArdle/John Henshaw Colette - Emma Clarke Maureen - Beverley Callard Debbie/Karen - Jo-Anne Knowles Gian-Paolo - Stefan Escreet Gran - Ann Rye Father Ryan/Hugo/Barry/Colin - Chris Pavlo Mr Bickerstaff - Dan Maier Alan Green - Himself Brian - Brian Poyser Mr Owen - Richard Davies Larry - Rolf Saxon Claudine - Brigit Forsyth Gordon - Robin Bowerman Yvonne - Romy Baskerville Roddy - John Jardine Helena - Marsha Thomason Jim - Jack Smethurst Carl/Stu - Damian Lanigan Damian - Jim Poyser Bernie - Emily Fleeshman Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley - Themselves ©2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Damian Lanigan, Jim Poyser (Author), Beverley Callard, Dominic Monaghan, Full Cast, Jason Done, John Henshaw, John Mcardle (Narrator)

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