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The Older WomanSeries 1
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Local hack Roy Hitchcock tries to win the heart of his former teacher. Stars Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes. From January 1993.

Roy Hitchcock is a hack journalist on a provincial paper with big ideas - and an attitude problem.

When he meets his former English teacher, his private fantasies get a new lease of life as he sets out to win her against all the odds.

Starring Zoe Wanamaker and Martin Clunes.

Tony Bagley's romantic comedy drama serial with a twist.

Miss Callaghan ...... Zoe Wanamaker
Roy Hitchcock ...... Martin Clunes
Elsa ...... Toyah Wilcox
Mr Say ...... David Troughton
Joyce ...... Keith Drinkel
Yeats ...... David Holt
Sheila ...... Melanie Hudson
Dick ...... Geoff McGivern

Producer: Paul Schlesinger:

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1993.

30 minutes

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