Mean Streets

The meddling social worker takes a homeless survey, and Brian arranges a stag night.

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.

Starring Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe.

Clare ...... Sally Phillips
Brian ..... Alex Lowe
Ray ..... Richard Lumsden
Helen ..... Gemma Craven
Rene ..... Ellen Thomas
Megan ..... Nina Conti
Simon ..... Andrew Wincott
Tracy ..... Alex Tregear
Chugger ..... Nick Sayce

Producer: Katie Tyrell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2005.