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Clare In The Community

Clare In The Community

  • Radio sitcom
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2004 - 2019
  • 73 episodes (12 series)

Social worker Clare Barker (Sally Phillips) has a tendancy to find solutions to other people's problems rather than solving her own. Also features Alex Lowe, Nina Conti, Richard Lumsden, Gemma Craven, Liza Tarbuck and more.

Episode menu

Series 7, Episode 5 - Heroes

Clare encounters the man whose music influenced and shaped her as a teenager. Meanwhile, Brian has to break some bad news to Nali.

Further details

Clare encounters Bradley Bigg - Pop's tub-thumping troubadour and Blue Collar balladeer whose music influenced and shaped her as a teenager. Meanwhile, Brian has to break some bad news to Nali and Helen takes on the role of Health and Safety Officer with uncharacteristic vigour.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 21st October 2011
Time
11:30am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 9th February 2012 6:30pm Radio 4
Thursday 16th February 2012 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 16th February 2012 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 15th March 2015 7:30am Radio 4 Extra
Sunday 15th March 2015 10:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Monday 16th March 2015 3:00am Radio 4 Extra
Wednesday 22nd April 2020 11:00pm Radio 4 Extra
Thursday 28th March 2024 10:30pm Radio 4 Extra

Cast & crew

Cast
Sally Phillips Clare
Alex Lowe Brian
Nina Conti Megan
Richard Lumsden Ray
Liza Tarbuck Helen
Sarah Kendall Libby
Andrew Wincott Simon
Nina Conti Nali
Guest cast
Victoria Inez Hardy Chelsy
Writing team
Harry Venning Writer
David Ramsden Writer
Production team
Katie Tyrrell Producer

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