The Carpet Sweeper
Buying a new carpet sweeper for her elderly neighbour Betty sparks a major operation for Linda. With Jeremy Hardy. From 2001.
Buying a new carpet sweeper for her elderly neighbour Betty sparks a major operation for Linda.
The first of two comedy series written by and starring Linda Smith.
Linda takes on the mantle of the United Nations as she tries to broker a fragile peace between her morbid elderly neighbour Betty and her live-in builder Chris.
In the strife-torn streets of East London, can bingo and musical theatre ever be reconciled?
Linda ...... Linda Smith
Chris ...... Chris Neill
Betty ...... Margaret John
Worra ...... Femi Elufowoju Jr
Other parts played by:
Jeremy Hardy
Martin Hyder
Guest appearances from:
Rabbi Lionel Blue
Jenni Murray
Producer: Lucy Armitage
First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in July 2001.
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