Little Muspratt by Penelope Mortimer

Phyllis Muspratt is the epitome of all that Rebecca despises: a genteel little widow who can't manage without a man to do the odd jobs about the house.

She’s pathetically eager to make friends - and Rebecca manages to reduce her to tears on their first meeting.

But she's a near neighbour and can't be ignored.

Penelope Mortimer's novel The Handyman, first published in 1984.

Starring Mary Wimbush and Jill Balcon.

Dramatised by Caroline Bennett.

Rebecca .... Mary Wimbush
Phyllis .... Jill Balcon
Isobel ..... Marian Diamond
Fred .... Gavin Muir

Director: Jane Morgan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1994.