The Storm

When a precarious telegraph pole threatens their home, Evadne and Hilda head for Maud’s house.

Although Maud and her family are very accommodating, it’s not Evadne’s cup of tea.

Starring Dame Hilda Bracket and her lifelong companion Dr Evadne Hinge.

Brought to you from the genteel setting of the Suffolk village of Stackton Tressel, where the musical duo reside.

Written by Mike Craig, Lawrie Kinsley and Ron McDonnell.

Dr Evadne Hinge …. George Logan
Dame Hilda Brackett …. Patrick Fyffe
Maud …. Daphne Heard
Tom …. Peter Wheeler

Three series ran on BBC Radio 4 between 1977 and 1979, with further spin-off seasons on BBC Radio 2 until 1990.

In the early 1980s, they expanded over to BBC TV with the series Dear Ladies.

Produced at BBC Manchester by James Casey.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1978.