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The babysitting circle debate education and Carla tries to get to grips with naughty Crystal. Stars Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.

The babysitting circle members debate the education issue and headmistress Carla gets to grips with naughty Crystal

Meanwhile Geoff develops his connections via his daughter's school.

Starring John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson.

Six-part sitcom by Elizabeth Baines.

Set on an estate – described as an ‘exclusive village development’ – in Whittleshulme, Cheshire. It's squarely aimed at yuppies, the nouveau-riche and high-fliers.

With no teenagers to babysit allowing locals to pursue busy careers and social lives, the neighbours set up their own circle...

Jenny Bryant .... Sherrie Hewson
Geoff Bryant .... John McArdle
Trish Abbas .... Jane Hazelgrove
Vanessa Percival .... Melissa Sinden
Doug Lewis .... Shaun Parkes
Carla McInnan .... Maxine Burth
Emma .... Tara Prendergast
Jessica .... Gemma Salusbury
Tim (Teenager) .... Ciaran Griffiths
Elliot (News Boy) .... Gregg Baines
Crystal ... Holly Grainger
Edmund .... Christopher Limond

Director: Andy Jordan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999.

30 minutes

Last on

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