My Funny Valentine

Brian is amazed that Clare’s remembered Valentine's Day and booked a restaurant.

The only trouble is... she hasn't.

Sally Phillips is Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution.

A control freak, Clare likes nothing better than interfering in other people's lives on both a professional and personal basis. Clare is in her 30s, white, middle class and heterosexual, all of which are occasional causes of discomfort to her.

Clare continually struggles to control both her professional and private life.

In today's Big Society there are plenty of challenges out there for an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare.

Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden.

Clare .... Sally Phillips
Brian .... Alex Lowe
Ray .... Richard Lumsden
Helen .... Gemma Craven
Irene .... Ellen Thomas
Megan .... Nina Conti
Simon .... Andrew Wincott

With:

Ben Onwukwe
Sam Pamphilon

Producer: Katie Tyrrell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2008.