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Keeping It In The Family

Episode 3 of 6

How can the Abbases take part in the babysitting circle, when doctor Tariq works all hours? Stars Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.

How can the Abbases take part in the babysitting circle, when Tariq works all hours as a doctor?

Starring John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson.

Six-part sitcom by Elizabeth Baines.

Set on an estate – described as an β€˜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
Tariq Abbas .... Lyndam Gregory
Doug Lewis .... Shaun Parkes
Shaneela .... Rina Mahoney
Sammy .... Anthony Hickling
Crsyatl .... Holly Grainger
Tim (Teenager) .... Ciaran Griffiths

Director: Andy Jordan

First broadcast on ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in May 1999.

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30 minutes