Audiobooks narrated by Sally Phillips

Night and Day: Official Movie tie-in edition read by Sally Phillips

"Official film tie-in edition, brilliantly narrated by comedy favourite Sally Phillips, Night & Day is a sparkling romantic comedy about love, independence, and refusing to play by the rules. Katharine Hilbery has a problem: she’s engaged to the perfectly suitable man… and absolutely not in love with him. What she does love is ideas, freedom, and making her own choices. But everything starts to unravel when she meets Ralph Denham; sharp, infuriating, and impossible to forget - and encounters Mary Datchet, a fearless suffragette already living the kind of life Katharine can only imagine. As expectations clash with desire, feelings refuse to stay sensible, and society watches their every move, Katharine finds herself in the middle of a deliciously complicated mess. Because love isn’t tidy, life doesn’t follow a script, and sometimes the wrong choice is exactly the right one. Brought to life in audio by Sally Phillips, whose warmth, wit, and impeccable comic timing add irresistible charm, this is a story full of sharp observations, tangled hearts, and laugh-out-loud moments. On screen, a star-studded cast including Haley Bennett, Lily Allen, Jack Whitehall, Jennifer Saunders, Timothy Spall, and Elyas M’Barek delivers a fresh, funny, and thoroughly modern take on Woolf’s classic."

Virginia Woolf (Author), Sally Phillips (Narrator)

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Winnie-the-Pooh

"NEW unabridged audio book of Winnie-the-Pooh, Milne’s classic, timeless story collection. ‘You’re the Best Bear in All the World,’ said Christopher Robin. ‘Am I?’ said Pooh hopefully. Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Anniversary with all new audio editions! Narrator Sally Phillips says: ‘I have loved Winnie the Pooh since before I could spell, so it is a very huge honour to read the audio books of these wonderful stories for a new generation of listeners … I loved having these magical, whimsical stories read to me, loved reading them myself to my children and reading them again here for you has been a joy as well as a privilege. I hope you enjoy discovering or rediscovering the magic of Winnie the Pooh as much as I did.' Meet the world’s favourite bear in this new audio collection of stories in which Pooh gets into a tight place, nearly catches a Woozle, and discovers the wrong sort of honey – among other things! - This audio book of unabridged classic stories will delight fans of all ages. - With highly appealing narration by talented actor Sally Phillips. - Relive favourite moments brought stunningly to life with the new naration. - Collect all 4 audio books to hear the complete classic collection of stories and poetry. This brand-new audio edition is beautifully narrated by Sally Phillips. An English actor, writer, comedian, producer and director, Sally is best known for her work in TV sitcoms such as Smack the Pony, Miranda, Veep, We Might Regret This and Austin and for her work in films such as My Happy Ending and the Bridget Jones series. Sally has a wealth of audiobook credits to her name, Confessions of a Forty-Something F–k Up, The Hotel Avocado and Life Hacks for a Little Alien to name a few. Winnie-the-Pooh is nothing less than a true children’s classic. Pooh may be a Bear of Very Little Brain, but thanks to his friends he’s never far from an adventure. E.H.Shepard’s original, iconic artwork has been reproduced for the cover of this audio edition, so it pays homage to the vividness of the original art that accompanied A.A.Milne’s classic, favourite stories. The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for one hundred years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the Bear for All Ages. Do you own print editions of all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear Tales from the Forest Winter in the Wood A Little Boy and His Bear"

A. A. Milne (Author), Sally Phillips (Narrator)

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Winnie-the-Pooh: Now We Are Six

"NEW unabridged audio book of Now We Are Six, Milne’s timeless poetry for children. 'But now I am Six, I'm as clever as clever. So I think I'll be six now for ever and ever.' Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Anniversary with all new audio editions! Narrator Sally Phillips says: ‘I have loved Winnie the Pooh since before I could spell, so it is a very huge honour to read the audio books of these wonderful stories for a new generation of listeners … I loved having these magical, whimsical stories read to me, loved reading them myself to my children and reading them again here for you has been a joy as well as a privilege. I hope you enjoy discovering or rediscovering the magic of Winnie the Pooh as much as I did.' This audio narration includes poems featuring Pooh helping Christopher Robin with his schoolwork (if helping is the word). It is an evocation of childhood, seen through the eyes of six-year-old Christopher Robin. - This audio book of unabridged classic poetry will delight fans of all ages. - With cozy narration by talented actor Sally Phillips. - Relive favourite poems brought stunningly to life with the new naration. - Collect all four to hear the complete classic collection of stories and poetry. This audio book is a treasure trove of favourite nursery poems, including Us Two, Sneezles and The End. This brand-new audio edition is beautifully narrated by Sally Phillips. An English actor, writer, comedian, producer and director, Sally is best known for her work in TV sitcoms such as Smack the Pony, Miranda, Veep, We Might Regret This and Austin and for her work in films such as My Happy Ending and the Bridget Jones series. Sally has a wealth of audiobook credits to her name, Confessions of a Forty-Something F–k Up, The Hotel Avocado and Life Hacks for a Little Alien to name a few. In this stunning audio edition, Sally's calming narration ensures Milne’s joyful, humorous and well-observed poems can be heard and enjoyed by fans of all ages. E.H.Shepard’s original, iconic artwork has been reproduced for the cover of this audio edition, so it pays homage to the vividness of the original art that accompanied A.A.Milne’s classic, favourite stories. The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for one hundred years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the Bear for All Ages. Do you own print editions of all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear Tales from the Forest Winter in the Wood A Little Boy and His Bear"

A. A. Milne (Author), Sally Phillips (Narrator)

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Winnie-the-Pooh: When We Were Very Young

"NEW unabridged audio book of When We Were Very Young, Milne’s classic, timeless poetry for children. ‘Hush! Hush! Whisper who dares! Christopher Robin is saying his prayers!' Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Anniversary with all new audio editions! Narrator Sally Phillips says: ‘I have loved Winnie the Pooh since before I could spell, so it is a very huge honour to read the audio books of these wonderful stories for a new generation of listeners … I loved having these magical, whimsical stories read to me, loved reading them myself to my children and reading them again here for you has been a joy as well as a privilege. I hope you enjoy discovering or rediscovering the magic of Winnie the Pooh as much as I did.' Curl up comfortably to enjoy this audio narration of When We Were Very Young, Milne's first volume of rhymes written especially for children, which are as popular now as they were when they were first written. - This audio edition of unabridged classic poetry will delight fans of all ages. - With highly appealing narration by talented actor Sally Phillips. - Relive favourite poems brought stunningly to life with the new naration. - Collect all 4 audio books to hear the complete classic collection of stories and poetry. In this audio book we join Christopher Robin and his friends for a trip to Buckingham Palace, learn what a King likes for his breakfast and meet a much-loved bear for the very first time. This brand-new audio edition is beautifully narrated by Sally Phillips. An English actor, writer, comedian, producer and director, Sally is best known for her work in TV sitcoms such as Smack the Pony, Miranda, Veep, We Might Regret This and Austin and for her work in films such as My Happy Ending and the Bridget Jones series. Sally has a wealth of audiobook credits to her name, Confessions of a Forty-Something F–k Up, The Hotel Avocado and Life Hacks for a Little Alien to name a few. This special 100th anniversary audio collection is a heart-warming and funny introduction to children’s poetry. It offers the same sense of humour, imagination and whimsy we’ve come to expect from Milne's books about Winnie-the-Pooh, that Bear of Very Little Brain. E.H.Shepard’s original, iconic artwork has been reproduced for the cover of this audio edition, so it pays homage to the vividness of the original art that accompanied A.A.Milne’s classic, favourite stories. The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for one hundred years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the Bear for All Ages. Do you own print editions of all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear Tales from the Forest Winter in the Wood A Little Boy and His Bear"

A. A. Milne (Author), Sally Phillips (Narrator)

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Winnie-the-Pooh: The House at Pooh Corner

"NEW unabridged audio book of The House at Pooh Corner, Milne’s much-loved timeless story collection. “In that enchanted place on the top of the Forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing.” Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Anniversary with all new audio editions! Narrator Sally Phillips says: ‘I have loved Winnie the Pooh since before I could spell, so it is a very huge honour to read the audio books of these wonderful stories for a new generation of listeners … I loved having these magical, whimsical stories read to me, loved reading them myself to my children and reading them again here for you has been a joy as well as a privilege. I hope you enjoy discovering or rediscovering the magic of Winnie the Pooh as much as I did.' Join Pooh and friends in this audio edition of The House at Pooh Corner. Enjoy favourite tales, including those in which Tigger finds out what Tiggers like to eat, Piglet does a Very Grand Thing and Pooh invents a new game. - The audio book of unabridged classic stories is perfect for fans of all ages. - This new edition has been released especially for the anniversary. - With cosy narration by actor Sally Phillips. - Collect all 4 audio books to hear the complete classic collection of stories and poetry. This brand-new audio edition is beautifully narrated by Sally Phillips. An English actor, writer, comedian, producer and director, Sally is best known for her work in TV sitcoms such as Smack the Pony, Miranda, Veep, We Might Regret This and Austin and for her work in films such as My Happy Ending and the Bridget Jones series. Sally has a wealth of audiobook credits to her name, Confessions of a Forty-Something F–k Up, The Hotel Avocado and Life Hacks for a Little Alien to name a few. The House at Pooh Corner is the second classic children’s story collection by A.A.Milne. In this highly popular volume Pooh meets the irrepressible Tigger for the first time, learns to play Poohsticks and sets a trap for a Heffalump. E.H.Shepard’s original, iconic artwork has been reproduced for the cover of this audio edition, so it pays homage to the vividness of the original art that accompanied A.A.Milne’s classic, favourite stories. The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for one hundred years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the Bear for All Ages. Do you own print editions of all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear Tales from the Forest Winter in the Wood A Little Boy and His Bear"

A. A. Milne (Author), Sally Phillips (Narrator)

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You & Me and You & Me and You & Me: The feel-good beach read about love, family and second chances

"Discover the funny, heartfelt novel about love, regret and second chances. What would you do if you could go back and change anything in your life? Adam and Jules have been married for twenty-five years when they discover a time machine in their garden shed. Miraculously powered by the old mixtapes they’ve given each other over the years, it allows them to travel back to pivotal moments in their relationship. They can now relive the moments that made them fall in love. Fix the mistakes. Choose differently. Perfect everything. But soon they discover that playing ‘what if’ is as dangerous as it is addictive. As the ripple effects spiral out of control, can they find a way back to their messy, glorious real life? Or will they lose each other forever? If it was you, what would you dare to change? ‘An unforgettable read. I loved this book’ LAURIE GILMORE 'A heartwarming insight into love after your happily ever after' GILLIAN ANDERSON 'Thought provoking, moving and really really funny. Also top notch narration in the audio' LISA JEWELL ‘Witty, relatable, and packed full of nostalgia’ PAIGE TOON © Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026"

Emlyn Rees, Josie Lloyd (Author), Rory Kinnear, Sally Phillips (Narrator)

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What Does it Feel Like?: The heartbreaking and beautiful Sunday Times bestselling novella from the beloved author

"Brought to you by Penguin. THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER! From Number One bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an unforgettable story – by turns heartbreaking and life-affirming – of a renowned novelist facing a devastating diagnosis and learning to live and love anew. ‘What Does It Feel Like? is fiction, but it is my most autobiographical work to date. Eve’s story is my story.’ — Sophie Kinsella Eve is a successful novelist who wakes up one day in a hospital bed with no memory of how she got there. Her husband, never far from her side, explains that she has had an operation to remove the large, malignant tumour growing in her brain. As Eve learns to walk, talk, and write again — and as she wrestles with her diagnosis, and how and when to explain it to her beloved children — she begins to recall what’s most important to her: long walks with her husband’s hand clasped firmly around her own, family game nights and always buying that dress when she sees it. Recounted in brief anecdotes, each one is an attempt to answer the type of impossible questions recognizable to anyone navigating the labyrinth of grief. This extraordinary novella is a celebration of life, shot through with warmth and humour – it will both break your heart and put it back together again. ‘Why did I write such a personal book? I have always processed my life through writing. Hiding behind my fictional characters, I have always turned my own life into a narrative. It is my version of therapy, maybe. Writing is my happy place, and writing this book, although tough going at times, was immensely satisfying and therapeutic for me.’ – Sophie Kinsella 'I laughed. And I cried. And then I thought about the meaning of life. A jewel of a book.' JOJO MOYES 'The bravest book you'll read all year.' JODI PICOULT 'I was gripped and moved and I loved every word.' LISA JEWELL 'A beautiful love story and a glowing beacon of hope.' JENNY COLGAN © Sophie Kinsella 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024"

Sophie Kinsella (Author), Sally Phillips, Sophie Kinsella (Narrator)

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The Hotel Avocado: The number one bestselling novel from the multi-million selling author

"THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER CHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST CRIME & THRILLER BOOKS OF 2024 'As a comedian, Bob Mortimer spins a shaggy-dog story like nobody else, and this is a rollicking old-school yarn' The Guardian 'Mortimer's verbal specificity and off-kilter humour will keep his fans chuckling' The Times WARNING - this book includes: heavy crimes, car journeys, dreadfulness, large fruits, romance, planning applications, and a lot of pie. Gary Thorn is struggling with a big decision. Should he stay in London, wallowing in the safety of his legal job in Peckham and eating pies with his next door neighbour, Grace and her dog Lassoo, or should he move to Brighton, where his girlfriend Emily is about to open The Hotel Avocado? Either way, he'd be letting someone down. But sinister forces are gathering in a cloud of launderette scented-vape smoke, and the arrival of the mysterious Mr Sequence puts Gary in an even worse predicament: soon he might be dead. All Gary wants is a happy life. But he also wants to be alive to enjoy it… THE HILARIOUS AND GRIPPING NEW NOVEL BY NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOB MORTIMER 'Sweet and funny' Closer 'A stunning sequel… It's genuinely difficult to put this book down - you'll be entranced by Mortimer's humour and obvious story-telling skills' Press Association 'Characters are layered with carefully observed detail and a huge serving of hilarity' Heat"

Bob Mortimer (Author), Bob Mortimer, Julie Maisey, Paul Whitehouse, Sally Phillips (Narrator)

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Protesting Too Much: A BBC Radio 4 Sitcom

"A hilarious 90’s BBC Radio 4 sitcom performed by an all-star cast Starring comedian John Fortune, best known for the satirical TV show Bremner, Bird and Fortune, and screen legend Eleanor Bron, Protesting Too Much is written by Sally Phillips and Kate Brooke. A classic comic caper that will have you in stitches. Set on the eve of the 1997 general election, bumbling Conservative MP George Dank climbs a tree in protest at the building of a new bypass through his constituency. The protest soon draws all the wrong kind of attention as smears hit the newspaper, orchestrated by the villainous Robbins. To make matters worse, university job cuts are looming, which means George could be soon joined by his scholarly wife, Hermione. Hermione’s hero is Dante and she can’t help finding parallels between the poet and her husband. As she falls in love all over again with her formally inept, but now seemingly dashing husband, things get complicated when their daughter Anne comes to join them too… Will the disaster-prone MP ever be able to climb down from his bypass protest? Is Hermione’s instruction of fellow protestors in medieval siege tactics really the best idea? And what on earth will they do with that stuffed owl? The battle rages and George is up a tree - can he save his family, the constituency and moreover, the day? Protesting Too Much writer Sally Phillips is an actor, comedian, and television presenter. Phillips is known for her roles in Jam & Jerusalem, I’m Alan Partridge and Miranda as well as playing the title role in the BBC Radio 4 comedy show Clare in the Community. Kate Brooke is a film and TV writer whose credits include Mr Selfridge and A Discovery of Witches. This hilarious sitcom also features cameos from broadcasting legends Brian Perkins and John Humphrys. Cast and credits Written by Sally Phillips and Kate Brooke Produced by Jane Berthoud George Dank - John Fortune Hermione Dank - Eleanor Bron Anne Dank - Louisa Milwood-Haigh Robbins - Brian Bowles Dan Richard/ Ernie 2- Chris Pavlo Skip/Gladys/Irma/WPC Pierce - Elliott Nicholls Jennifer/Aurora - Sally Phillips Taxi Driver/Nigel/Peter/Ernie 1/Ken/Sarge/Security Guard - Alan Francis Brian Perkins - as himself John Humphrys - as himself First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 30 Jul – 3 Sep 1997 ©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Kate Brooke, Sally Phillips (Author), Alan Francis, Brian Bowles, Chris Pavlo, Eleanor Bron, Full Cast, John Fortune, Louisa Milwood-Haigh, Sally Phillips, Sue Elliott-Nicholls (Narrator)

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More Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up: The WTF AM I DOING NOW? Follow Up to the Runaway Bestseller

"This audio edition is brilliantly and hilariously read by Sally Phillips, known for her performances in Bridget Jones's Diary and Smack the Pony. More Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up: the laugh-out-loud sequel to the hilarious, WTF AM I DOING NOW?! runaway bestseller! 'The new Bridget Jones for our times' - Celia Walden, Telegraph There is no magical land you finally arrive at where everything is figured out, fixed and sorted. Life, like us, is a sum of moving parts, and if we're lucky, we get to keep f**king up, figuring it out and laughing in the face of it all. Nell's back. Her life still isn't going to plan. And she's still asking the big questions and getting none of the answers. Like, for example: 1. Why is falling in love so easy, but staying in love so hard? 2. What do you do when your friendships are put to the ultimate test? 3. Can we ever really live in the moment and leave the past behind? 4. When everything goes tits up, do you fall apart or jump on a plane to LA with Cricket (an eighty-something widow and your BFF)? 5. And when all else fails, will celebrity-scented candles, smashed avocados and Instagram filters save us?* In this hilarious, un-put-downable follow-up to the bestselling Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up, now the basis for the major TV series, Not Dead Yet, there are laugh-out-loud lessons to be learned, truths to be told, adventures to go on and joys to discover. But first, Nell has some more confessions . . . *#onlyjoking #sortof #LOL Praise for Alexandra Potter: 'The story of Nell Stevens' struggle through her imperfect, messy life doesn't just make brilliant fiction, it's turning into a cultural revolution!' - Matt Cain 'Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're 20, 40 or 80' - Heat 'Brilliant! Laughing out loud' - Emma Gannon 'Funny but layered, light-hearted but surprisingly deep, this is a perfect and inspiring new year read' - Red"

Alexandra Potter (Author), Sally Phillips (Narrator)

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Life, Death & Sex with Mike and Sue: A BBC Radio 4 comedy

"A collection of the hilarious show-within-a-show about two daytime TV presenters Sit back, dip your biscuit in your tea, and relax... because Mike and Sue are here! In each episode of this mid-morning spoof, the sofa-bound host couple Mike and Sue and their live studio audience tackle various topics of the day - no matter how clumsily. Ranging from shopping addictions and teenagers to cults and holidays, the programme intersperses studio segments with sketches on the day's topics, so if you've ever wanted to know what gardening and terrorism have in common, or what the wider public really feels about marriage, listen up. Plus: could therapy have helped Henry VIII, what are the most dangerous ducks, and will Mike and Sue win the TV award that, surely, everyone knows they deserve? Plus a moving appeal on behalf of actors who make moving appeals. Starring Jan Ravens (Dead Ringers, Spitting Image), Robert Duncan (Old Harry's Game, Drop the Dead Donkey), Sally Phillips (Miranda, Smack the Pony), Steve Punt (The Now Show, Horrible Histories), Tracy-Ann Oberman (Friday Night Dinner, Toast of London), Alistair McGowan (The Big Impression, Have I Got News for You), Ronni Ancona (Last Tango in Halifax, The Big Impression), and many more. This four-series run will scratch any itch you have for mid-morning mayhem, no matter the time of day, and is just the thing for fans of The Now Show and Knowing Me, Knowing You. Cast and credits Mike - Robert Duncan Sue - Julia Hills (Series 1) Sue - Jan Ravens (Series 2-4) Assorted roles: Sally Phillips Tracy-Ann Oberman Steve Punt Alistair McGowan Ronni Ancona Bill Dare Roger Blake Mark Kilmurry Dan Strauss Debbie Isitt Tim De Jongh Christopher Douglas Toby Longworth Emma Kennedy Martin Jarvis Pauline McLynn Karl MacDermott Jonathan White Conor Lambert Mario Rosenstock Farrell Fleming Music by Mike Burton Written by Steve Punt, Christopher Douglas, Dan Gaster, Will Ing, Ben Silburn, Ian Brown, James Hendrie, Bert Tyler-Moore, George Jeffrie, Tim De Jongh, David Spicer and Hugh Rycroft Created by Bill Dare Produced by Pete Sinclair, Julia Hills, Jo Clegg, Aled Evans and Helen Williams Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4: 25 April - 30 May 1996 (Series 1) 4 June - 9 July 1997 (Series 2) 17 September - 22 October 1998 (Series 3) 14 September - 19 October 1999 (Series 4) Sadly Episode 2 of Series 2 could not be included as it is lost from the BBC Archive ©2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Bill Dare (Author), Alistair Mcgowan, Dan Strauss, Full Cast, Jan Ravens, Julia Hills, Mark Kilmurry, Robert Duncan, Roger Blake, Ronni Ancona, Sally Phillips (Narrator)

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Clare in the Community: The Complete Series 1-6: A BBC Radio 4 Comedy

"The first six series of the Sony Award-winning sitcom about a social worker with all the right jargon, but none of the practical solutions 'Completely engaging... beautifully observed characters and lots of very funny material' The Sony Judges Meet Clare Barker, the social worker who likes nothing more than sorting out other people's problems (while failing to deal with her own). Wracked with guilt over being white, middle-class and heterosexual, she has a dedicated social conscience (unless it's inconvenient for her) and lives to interfere in other people's lives - both on a personal and professional basis. Bearing the brunt of her control freakery and lack of self-awareness are her family, colleagues and long-suffering teacher partner, Brian - all of whom have their own frustrations, disappointments and dramas. In these six series, Clare and Brian try to shore up their rocky relationship, as Brian contemplates proposing, persuades Clare to attend couples counselling, and considers splitting up. Will their baby son, Thomas Paine, bring them back together - or will new nanny Nali prove a further obstacle to domestic bliss? Meanwhile, the Sparrowhawk Family Centre is threatened with closure, and the team are joined by new member Libby - 'an Aussie and a lesbo', proud to be both, and after Clare's job... Based on the long-running cartoon strip in the Guardian's 'Society' section, this wonderfully entertaining series stars Sally Phillips as Clare and Alex Lowe as Brian, alongside an ensemble cast including Nina Conti, Richard Lumsden, Ellen Thomas, Gemma Craven, Liza Tarbuck, Andrew Wincott and Sarah Kendall. Production credits Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden Produced by Katie Tyrrell Executive Producer: Paul Schlesinger Cast Clare - Sally Phillips Brian - Alex Lowe Megan/Nali - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Irene - Ellen Thomas Helen - Gemma Craven/Liza Tarbuck Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah Kendall Other parts played by members of the cast With Paul Chequer, Emily Wachter, Nicholas Boulton, Helen Longworth, Stephan Hogan, Richenda Carey, Alex Tregear, Sartaj Garewal, Bharti Patel, Delroy Brown, Vicki Pepperdine, John Cummins, Gerard McDermott, George Harris, Roy Hudd, Brigit Forsyth, Phil Davis, Christine Kavanagh, Lewis MacLeod, Mel Hudson, Geraldine McNulty, Mark Straker, Joseph Kloska, Martin Hyder, Shaban Arifi, Anna Bengo, Rad Lazar, Ben Onwukwe, Sam Pamphilon, Lloyd Thomas, Donnla Hughes, Chris Pavlo, Philip Pope, Rosemary Leach, Doreen Mantle, Jess Robinson and Paterson Joseph. First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 26 November-31 December 2004 (Series 1), 4 November-9 December 2005 (Series 2), 18 December 2006-22 January 2007 (Series 3), 16 January-20 February 2008 (Series 4), 18 February-25 March 2009 (Series 5), 31 May-5 July 2010 (Series 6) © 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

David Ramsden, Harry Venning (Author), Alex Lowe, Full Cast, Gemma Craven, Liza Tarbuck, Nina Conti, Sally Phillips (Narrator)

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