Events at the Job Centre mean Stuart could finally prove to Nicola that he is a bit heroic. With Mathew Horne. From 2013.
It's an unusual day in the Job Centre when armed robbers, having been cornered by police after doing a bank job across the road, take everyone hostage.
This could be Stuart's chance to prove to Nicola he's a hero. He needs to do something spectacular to compete with her past boyfriend who Joe claims was none other than Christian Bale.
Steven Burge’s comedy about the staff and the clients who frequent a Job Centre in the Essex town of Rayleigh.
Starring Mathew Horne and Daniel Mays.
Stuart ...... Mathew Horne
Joe ...... Daniel Mays
Terry ...... Tony Way
Nicola ...... Zahra Ahmadi
Ribena ...... Hannah Wood
Mr Harty ...... Alex Lowe
Dave ...... Alex Lowe
Mrs S ...... Sally Grace
Mr A ...... Ben Crowe
Mr G ...... Paul Chequer
Gary Probert ...... Steve Oram
Policeman ...... Sean Murray
Producer: Katie Tyrrell
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013.
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Duration: 01:04
Terry's CV

Terry's put his blood, sweat and tears into his CV. Literally.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Stuart | Mathew Horne |
| Joe | Daniel Mays |
| Terry | Tony Way |
| Nicola | Zahra Ahmadi |
| Mr Harty | Alex Lowe |
| Dave Manager | Alex Lowe |
| Mrs S | Sally Grace |
| Mr A | Ben Crowe |
| Mr G | Paul Chequer |
| Gary Probert | Steve Oram |
| Policeman | Sean Murray |
| Producer | Katie Tyrrell |
| Writer | Steven Burge |
Broadcasts
- Thu 7 Nov 201323:00BBC Radio 4
- Wed 20 Apr 201622:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 20 Feb 201823:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 12 Jul 202023:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sun 8 May 202222:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 4 Sep 202423:00BBC Radio 4 Extra

