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You Take the High Road

Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from an important speaking engagement. Starring Sally Phillips. From 2016.

It's the social work event of the year and Clare Barker is giving the keynote speech It's the biggest moment of her career - provided she can actually get there for it.

Back at home Brian and Nali have been taken in by Ray after a barbecue got out of hand. His housekeeping leaves a bit to be desired as far as Nali's concerned.

Sally Phillips is Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution.

A control freak, Clare likes nothing better than interfering in other people's lives on both a professional and personal basis. Clare is in her thirties, white, middle class and heterosexual, all of which are occasional causes of discomfort to her.

Clare continues her struggle to control both her professional and private life. In today's Big Society there are plenty of challenges out there for an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare.

Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden.

Clare ...... Sally Phillips
Brian ...... Alex Lowe
Ray ...... Richard Lumsden
Nali ...... Nina Conti
Libby ...... Sarah Kendall
Joan ...... Sarah Thom
Simon ...... Andrew Wincott
Brendan ...... Andrew Wincott
Mrs Singh ...... Nina Wadia
Cilla ...... Gbemisola Ikumelo
Colin ...... Sean Baker
Gary ...... Sean Baker
Burglar ...... Sean Baker

Producer: Alexandra Smith

A 大象传媒 Studios production for 大象传媒 Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2016.

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28 minutes

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Sat 24 Apr 2021 05:00

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Credits

Role Contributor
Clare Sally Phillips
Brian Alex Lowe
Ray Richard Lumsden
Nali Nina Conti
Libby Sarah Kendall
Joan Sarah Thom
Simon Andrew Wincott
Brendan Andrew Wincott
Mrs Singh Nina Wadia
Cilla Gbemisola Ikumelo
Colin Sean Baker
Gary Sean Baker
Burglar Sean Baker
Writer Harry Venning
Writer David Ramsden
Producer Alexandra Smith

Broadcasts

  • Tue 20 Dec 2016 18:30
  • Tue 27 Dec 2016 07:30
  • Tue 27 Dec 2016 17:30
  • Tue 27 Dec 2016 22:00
  • Wed 28 Dec 2016 05:30
  • Sun 3 Mar 2019 19:15
  • Fri 8 Mar 2019 07:30
  • Fri 8 Mar 2019 17:30
  • Fri 8 Mar 2019 22:00
  • Sat 9 Mar 2019 05:30
  • Fri 23 Apr 2021 07:00
  • Fri 23 Apr 2021 17:00
  • Sat 24 Apr 2021 05:00