From 09/11/1956

A power cut sparks chaos in the village of of Russett Green.

Gossip galore at sisters Gert and Daisy's general store - Floggit's.

Starring Elsie and Doris Waters.

Written by Terry Nation, John Junkin and Dave Freeman.

Gert …. Elsie Waters
Daisy/Mrs Bennett …. Doris Waters
Flo/Emma/Greta …. Joan Sims
Tom/Mr Niggle …. Hugh Paddick
George/Mr Bell/Lord Russet …. Ronnie Barker
Grandad Mole …. Ron Moody

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.