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Buying a new carpet sweeper for her elderly neighbour Betty sparks a major operation for Linda. With Jeremy Hardy. From 2001.

Buying a new carpet sweeper for her elderly neighbour Betty sparks a major operation for Linda.

The first of two comedy series written by and starring Linda Smith.

Linda takes on the mantle of the United Nations as she tries to broker a fragile peace between her morbid elderly neighbour Betty and her live-in builder Chris.

In the strife-torn streets of East London, can bingo and musical theatre ever be reconciled?

Linda ...... Linda Smith
Chris ...... Chris Neill
Betty ...... Margaret John
Worra ...... Femi Elufowoju Jr

Other parts played by:

Jeremy Hardy
Martin Hyder

Guest appearances from:

Rabbi Lionel Blue
Jenni Murray

Producer: Lucy Armitage

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2001.

30 minutes

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