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Clare Barker

Episode 4 of 6

Social worker Clare hates Christmas. But will a chance encounter bring some festive magic? Stars Sally Phillips. From 2014.

Clare has had enough; it's the 29th December and it's high time Christmas was packed up for another year. Social work doesn't just stop because it's the festive season, but will a chance encounter bring back a bit of seasonal magic?

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

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

Clare ...... Sally Phillips
Brian ...... Alex Lowe
Nali ...... Nina Conti
Old Man / Father Christmas ...... Hugh Bonneville
Son ...... Shaun Mason

Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden

Producer Alexandra Smith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2014.

15 minutes

Last on

Sun 2 Jan 202201:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

ClareSally Phillips
BrianAlex Lowe
NaliNina Conti
Old ManHugh Bonneville
Father ChristmasHugh Bonneville
SonShaun Mason
WriterHarry Venning
WriterDavid Ramsden
ProducerAlexandra Smith

Broadcasts

  • Mon 29 Dec 201418:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 28 Dec 202111:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 28 Dec 202121:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • New Year's Day 202213:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 2 Jan 202201:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra