From 16/11/1956

Shopkeepers Gert and Daisy get a large dog that doesn't seem to understand the English languge.

All the village happenings at the sisters' general store in Russett Green.

Starring Elsie and Doris Waters.

Written by Terry Nation, John Junkin and Dave Freeman.

Gert …. Elsie Waters
Daisy …. Doris Waters
Flo/Emma/Greta …. Joan Sims
Tom/Mr Niggle …. Hugh Paddick
George/Mr Bell …. Ronnie Barker
Swiss Dog Owner …. Ron Moody
Other Roles …. Peter Hawkins

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: Bill Gates

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in November 1956.