From 24/08/1956

Sisters Gert and Daisy have inherited a general store in the village of Russett Green.

Now they've got a ragbag of locals to contend with.

Starring Elsie and Doris Waters.

In this episode, chaos strikes over a troublesome tree.

Written by Terry Nation, John Junkin and Dave Freeman.

Gert …. Doris Waters
Daisy …. Elsie Waters
Flo/Emma/Greta …. Joan Sims
Tom/Mr Niggle …. Hugh Paddick
George/Mr Bell/Lord Russet …. Ronnie Barker
Cyril …. Anthony Newley
Desiree Butler …. Iris Vandaleur

Gert and Daisy became wartime favourites in 'Workers' Playtime' on the BBC Home Service - earning them two runs of their own series.

Sadly only a few episodes survive in the BBC archive.

Producer: Alastair Scott -Johnston

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in August 1956.