Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| Edinburgh Special: In Treatment | 20130827 | 20130903 (BBC7) 20160625 (BBC7) 20180805 (BBC7) 20230817 (BBC7) 20230818 (BBC7) | Clare and Brian's relationship has always been fraught but with communication at an all time low the couple try relationship counselling. A one-off episode recorded in Edinburgh at the Festival. 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 struggles to control both her professional and private life and her professional life is impacting on her personal life as she and Brian seek help with their relationship. After all, Clare gives of herself everyday at work - is it her fault there's little left for Brian's dreary problems at the end of the day? Written by Harry Venning Robin - Peter Mitchell Producer: Katie Tyrrell Clare and Brian's relationship is in trouble. Could relationship counselling help? | ||
| 01 | 01 | Babysitter | 20041126 | 20111012 (BBC7) 20111013 (BBC7) 20170723 (BBC7) 20210924 (BBC7) 20210925 (BBC7) | When her colleague, Helen, has a date for the first time in 8 years, Clare gets roped into looking after her 16 year old delinquent son, Gareth, for the evening. Gareth proves to be better at helping Clare with her problems than dealing with his own, and after an awkward start they become friends. There's a surprise for Clare when Brian gets home from the pub. Starring Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. With: Richard Lumsden Gemma Craven Ellen Thomas Nina Conti Paul Chequer Emily Wachter Producer: Katie Tyrell Clare Barker is the social worker with all the right jargon but never a practical solution |
| 01 | 02 | Adoption | 20041203 | 20111019 (BBC7) 20111020 (BBC7) 20170730 (BBC7) 20211001 (BBC7) 20211002 (BBC7) | The social worker gets noisy new neighbours - but what is her rich sister Emma after? Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Starring Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. With: Richard Lumsden Gemma Craven Ellen Thomas Nina Conti Andrew Wincott Nicholas Boulton Helen Longworth Producer: Katie Tyrell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2004. |
| 01 | 03 | Glad To Be Ray | 20041210 | 20111026 (BBC7) 20111027 (BBC7) 20170806 (BBC7) 20211008 (BBC7) 20211009 (BBC7) | The social worker gets a shock when she drops in on her secretive colleague, Ray. Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Starring Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. Megan - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Irene - Ellen Thomas Helen - Gemma Craven Simon - Andrew Wincott With Nicholas Boulton and Stephen Hogan. Producer Katie Tyrrell. Clare can't understand why she hasn't been invited to Ray's, so she calls round uninvited. |
| 01 | 04 | Last Words | 20041217 | 20111102 (BBC7) 20111103 (BBC7) 20170813 (BBC7) 20211015 (BBC7) 20211016 (BBC7) | The social worker is wracked with relief when her most detested client passes away. Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Starring Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. Megan - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Irene - Ellen Thomas Helen - Gemma Craven With Richenda Carey and Andrew Wincott. Producer: Katie Tyrrell. The social worker is wracked with relief when her most detested client dies. |
| 01 | 05 | Combat Zone | 20111109 | It's Christmas and time for the office Christmas party. Brian is teaching Clare to drive. | |
| 01 | 05 | Combat Zone | 20111110 | It's Christmas and time for the office Christmas party. Brian is teaching Clare to drive. | |
| 01 | 05 | Combat Zone | 20170820 | It's Christmas and time for the office Christmas party. Brian is teaching Clare to drive. | |
| 01 | 06 LAST | Stage Fright | 20041231 | 20111116 (BBC7) 20111117 (BBC7) 20170827 (BBC7) 20211022 (BBC7) 20211023 (BBC7) | The social worker's disgruntled husband Brian writes a play based on their marriage. Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Megan - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Irene - Ellen Thomas Helen - Gemma Craven With Paul Chequer, Alex Tregear, Bharti Patel and Sartaj Garewal. Producer: Katie Tyrrell. |
| 02 | 01 | Past Caring | 20051104 | 20130510 (BBC7) 20130511 (BBC7) 20141102 (BBC7) 20160816 (BBC7) 20180603 (BBC7) 20211209 (BBC7) 20211210 (BBC7) 20211211 (BBC7) | Clare encounters an old friend (but can't remember who she is) and tries to match-make. It's Brian's birthday and Clare has bought him a pair of tracksuit bottoms and is organising a dinner... Starring Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. With: Richard Lumsden Gemma Craven Ellen Thomas Nina Conti Andrew Wincott Vicki Pepperdine Delroy Brown Producer: Katie Tyrell The social worker organises a birthday dinner for Brian, but there's a mystery guest. |
| 02 | 02 | Relax | 20051111 | 20130517 (BBC7) 20130518 (BBC7) 20141109 (BBC7) 20160823 (BBC7) 20180610 (BBC7) 20211216 (BBC7) 20211217 (BBC7) | Romantic Brian is plotting to surprise Clare on holiday. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott Amnesty Man - John Cummins Producer: Katie Tyrell Romantic Brian is plotting to surprise the social worker on holiday. |
| 02 | 03 | Meet The Press | 20051118 | 20130524 (BBC7) 20130525 (BBC7) 20141116 (BBC7) 20160830 (BBC7) 20180617 (BBC7) 20211223 (BBC7) 20211224 (BBC7) | International stardom beckons when the social worker appears on the radio. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott Sophie - Alex Tregear Producer: Katie Tyrell |
| 02 | 04 | Brian Come Home | 20051125 | 20130531 (BBC7) 20130601 (BBC7) 20141123 (BBC7) 20160906 (BBC7) 20180624 (BBC7) 20211230 (BBC7) 20211231 (BBC7) | Couples counselling is explored as a means to calm the ultra-PC social worker's constant criticism of her boyfriend Brian. Starring Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. Jay - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott With Gerard McDermott Producer: Katie Tyrell Can couples counselling calm the social worker's constant criticism of her boyfriend? |
| 02 | 05 | Mean Streets | 20051202 | 20130607 (BBC7) 20130608 (BBC7) 20141130 (BBC7) 20160913 (BBC7) 20180701 (BBC7) 20220106 (BBC7) 20220107 (BBC7) | The meddling social worker takes a homeless survey, and Brian arranges a stag night. Starring Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Rene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott Tracy - Alex Tregear Chugger - Nick Sayce Producer: Katie Tyrell |
| 02 | 06 LAST | Doolah's Choice | 20051209 | 20130614 (BBC7) 20130615 (BBC7) 20141207 (BBC7) 20160920 (BBC7) 20180708 (BBC7) 20220113 (BBC7) 20220114 (BBC7) | The bossy social worker sticks her oar in Helen's wedding and Megan's home birth. Starring Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. Clare Barker - Sally Phillips Brian Harris - Alex Lowe Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen Golightly - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan Whardby - Nina Conti Simon Burrows - Andrew Wincott Rosie - Vicki Pepperdine Ben - Delroy Brown Producer: Katie Tyrrell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2005. |
| 03 | 01 | Letter From America | 20061218 | 20181202 (BBC7) 20220331 (BBC7) 20220401 (BBC7) 20220402 (BBC7) 20080513 (R4) | Needing a new place to stay, Clare goes house-hunting with Brian - and she has an unusual, new pen pal. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Hannah - Alex Tregear Mr Figgis - Roy Hudd Producer: Katie Tyrrell The bossy social worker needs a new place to stay. |
| 03 | 02 | Merry Christmas Mrs Lawrence | 20081221 | 20111225 (BBC7) 20181223 (BBC7) 20220407 (BBC7) 20220408 (BBC7) | Clare is determined to survive Christmas Day with her laid-back parents... Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions. Award-winning sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. Starring Sally Phillips as Clare, Alex Lowe as Brian, Andrew Wincott as Simon, Richard Lumsden as Ray, Gemma Craven as Helen, Ellen Thomas as Irene, Nina Conti as Megan, Brigit Forsyth as Mrs Barker, Philip Davis as Mr Barker, Gerard McDermott as Grandad and Christine Kavanagh as Emma. Producer: Katie Tyrrell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006. The bossy social worker faces festivities with her laid-back parents. Stars Sally Phillips |
| 03 | 03 | Brenda's Birthday | 20070101 | 20181209 (BBC7) 20220414 (BBC7) 20220415 (BBC7) | Clare is coerced into helping Megan organise her one-year-old daughter's birthday party. Simon...Andrew Wincott Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Nina Conti - Megan Gordon ~Clare In The Community Gordon - Lewis MacLeod Producer: Katie Tyrrell The bossy social worker is coerced into organising a children's party. |
| 03 | 04 | We Need To Talk About Brian | 20070108 | 20181216 (BBC7) 20220421 (BBC7) 20220422 (BBC7) | Clare prepares to move to a new home with Brian - until a disturbing discovery she makes while packing forces her to question the decision. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott Producer: Katie Tyrrell Preparing to move house - the bossy social worker makes a disturbing discovery. |
| 03 | 05 | The Redcap | 20070115 | 20181230 (BBC7) 20220428 (BBC7) 20220429 (BBC7) 20080603 (R4) | Clare has a new student social worker with an army background, which is good as she doesn't have time to toughen up her trainees... Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions. Award-winning sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. Starring Sally Phillips as Clare, Alex Lowe as Brian, Andrew Wincott as Simon, Richard Lumsden as Ray, Gemma Craven as Helen, Ellen Thomas as Irene, Nina Conti as Megan, Mark Straker as Mr Bell, Geraldine McNulty as Colin and Mel Hudson as Peggy. Producer: Katie Tyrrell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006. The social worker has a new student with a useful army background. Stars Sally Phillips. The social worker has a new student - with a useful army background. |
| 03 | 06 LAST | Clare's Last Stand | 20070122 | 20190106 (BBC7) 20220505 (BBC7) 20220506 (BBC7) 20080610 (R4) | An easy day at a conference is spoiled when Clare's nemesis Peggy turns up, issuing a challenge that the social worker can't refuse. Sally Phillips is Clare Barker, the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. In today's Big Society, there are plenty of challenges out there for an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare. Simon....Andrew Wincott Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Peggy....Mel Hudson Kevin - Joseph Kloska PA Man - Mark Straker Producer: Katie Tyrrell The bossy social worker's nemesis Peggy issues a challenge that she can't refuse. |
| 04 | 01 | Mother Of All Mothers | 20080116 | 20120402 (BBC7) 20120403 (BBC7) 20120408 (BBC7) 20190513 (BBC7) 20221124 (BBC7) 20221125 (BBC7) 20221127 (BBC7) 20081105 (R4) | Clare's mother piles pressure onto Clare and Brian's already faltering relationship. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott Celia Barker - Brigit Forsyth Malcolm Barker - Martin Hyder Producer: Katie Tyrrell |
| 04 | 02 | A Game Of Two Slavs | 20080123 | 20120409 (BBC7) 20120410 (BBC7) 20120415 (BBC7) 20190520 (BBC7) 20221201 (BBC7) 20221202 (BBC7) 20221204 (BBC7) 20081112 (R4) | At couples counselling, Clare and Brian are encouraged to share their interests, But sadly Clare realises she doesn't have any. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott Milos..........Shaban Arifi Dragan.......Rad Lazar Yob.....Paul Chequer Counsellor.....Anna Bengo Producer: Katie Tyrrell The overbearing social worker gets boyfriend Brian caught up in a hostage situation! |
| 04 | 03 | And The Winner Is | 20080130 | 20120416 (BBC7) 20120417 (BBC7) 20120422 (BBC7) 20190527 (BBC7) 20221208 (BBC7) 20221209 (BBC7) 20081119 (R4) | Nominations are required for the Social Worker of the Year Award. While Clare hates mutual back-slapping as much as the next person, she uses all her powers of manipulation to influence the matter.... Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott Stanley - Martin Hyder Producer: Katie Tyrrell The self-centred social worker has dreams of glory. And Irene makes an announcement. |
| 04 | 04 | Carry On Up The Amazon | 20080206 | 20120507 (BBC7) 20120508 (BBC7) 20120513 (BBC7) 20190603 (BBC7) 20221215 (BBC7) 20221216 (BBC7) 20081126 (R4) | Clare finds it difficult to resist interfering when she discovers Helen's son in a squat around the corner rather than in Borneo... Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott With: Paul Chequer Alex Tregear Producer: Katie Tyrrell The over-earnest social worker finds a flatmate, as well as reuniting mother and son. |
| 04 | 05 | My Funny Valentine | 20080213 | 20120423 (BBC7) 20120424 (BBC7) 20120429 (BBC7) 20190610 (BBC7) 20221222 (BBC7) 20221223 (BBC7) 20081203 (R4) | Brian is amazed that Clare's remembered Valentine's Day and booked a restaurant. The only trouble is... she hasn't. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott With: Ben Onwukwe Sam Pamphilon Producer: Katie Tyrrell Romance is in the air for social services colleagues - but the night ends in drama. |
| 04 | 06 LAST | The Long Goodbye | 20180220 | 20120430 (BBC7) 20120501 (BBC7) 20120506 (BBC7) 20190617 (BBC7) 20230105 (BBC7) 20230106 (BBC7) 20080220 (R4) 20081210 (R4) | Ray's colleagues celebrate his civil partnership and Brian reassesses his life after his not-very-near-death experience. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Gemma Craven Irene - Ellen Thomas Megan - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott Counsellor - Anna Bengo Ainsworth - Lloyd Thomas Troy - Ben Onwukwe. Producer: Katie Tyrrell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2008. Celebrating Ray's civil partnership, drunk Brian learns a lot during the speeches. |
| 05 | 01 | Name Calling | 20090218 | 20140202 (BBC7) 20190729 (BBC7) 20230223 (BBC7) 20230224 (BBC7) 20100902 (R4) | Society itself has improved little, so there are still plenty of challenges out there for an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare. The last series saw the personal and professional lives of Clare and her team shaken around and shuffled about, but it is in the nature of hell to be unchanging, and all are present and correct for a further round of frustration, despair, disappointment, team meetings and eleven o'clock cakes. Helen - Liza Tarbuck Ray - Richard Lumsden Megan/Nali - Nina Conti Irene - Ellen Thomas Simon - Andrew Wincott Schoolgirl - Donnla Hughes Producer: Katie Tyrrell Plenty of challenges still await an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare. |
| 05 | 02 | Too Cool For School | 20090225 | 20140209 (BBC7) 20190805 (BBC7) 20230302 (BBC7) 20230303 (BBC7) 20100909 (R4) | Control freak and social worker, Clare Barker, likes nothing better than interfering in other people's lives on both a professional and personal basis - so making friends isn't easy. However, in this episode she manages it... Helen - Liza Tarbuck Ray - Richard Lumsden Megan/Nali - Nina Conti Irene - Ellen Thomas Simon - Andrew Wincott Chloe - Alex Tregear Mrs Boxer - Anna Bengo Producer: Katie Tyrrell Surprisingly, control freak and social worker Clare makes some cool new friends. |
| 05 | 03 | Girls On Film | 20090304 | 20140216 (BBC7) 20190812 (BBC7) 20230309 (BBC7) 20230310 (BBC7) 20100916 (R4) | Clare has a new trainee social worker to break-in, Brian has football problems, plus, the family centre is the focus of a documentary film. Sally Phillips plays Clare Barker the social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions. Helen - Liza Tarbuck Ray - Richard Lumsden Megan/Nali - Nina Conti Irene - Ellen Thomas Simon - Andrew Wincott Colette/Mrs Cook - Anna Bengo Catriona - Alex Tregear Producer: Katie Tyrrell ~Clare In The Community, the Sony Award winning comedy, with Sally Phillips. |
| 05 | 04 | It's Good To Talk | 20090311 | 20140223 (BBC7) 20190819 (BBC7) 20230316 (BBC7) 20230317 (BBC7) 20100923 (R4) | An old university friend visits Clare and has a confession to make. Whilst at work, Clare has to deal with Tibetan Singing Bowls and a team leader seeking brutal and honest feedback. Sally Phillips plays Clare Barker the social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions. Helen - Liza Tarbuck Ray - Richard Lumsden Megan/Nali - Nina Conti Irene - Ellen Thomas Simon - Andrew Wincott Michael - Chris Pavlo Carol - Donnla Hughes Producer: Katie Tyrrell An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make. |
| 05 | 05 | Garden Party | 20090318 | 20140302 (BBC7) 20190826 (BBC7) 20230323 (BBC7) 20230324 (BBC7) 20100930 (R4) | It's a busy week for Clare. She organises a petition to keep the Sparrowhawk Family Centre open and also hosts a garden party to get to know her new neighbours. Sally Phillips plays Clare Barker the social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions. Helen - Liza Tarbuck Ray - Richard Lumsden Megan/Nali - Nina Conti Irene - Ellen Thomas Simon - Andrew Wincott Producer: Katie Tyrrell Clare organises a petition to keep the Sparrowhawk Family Centre open. |
| 05 | 06 LAST | The 1864 Mining Disaster | 20090325 | 20140309 (BBC7) 20190902 (BBC7) 20230330 (BBC7) 20230331 (BBC7) 20101007 (R4) | Clare organises a charity benefit in a bid to keep the Family Centre open. The benefit will showcase the talents of her colleagues - and Ray's folk songs. It's the end of the series for Clare in the Community and, possibly, the end of the Sparrowhawk Family Centre. Sally Phillips plays social worker Clare Barker who has entered a caring profession so that she can sort out other peoples' problems rather than deal with her own. Helen - Liza Tarbuck Ray - Richard Lumsden Megan/Nali - Nina Conti Irene - Ellen Thomas Simon - Andrew Wincott Producer: Katie Tyrrell Clare hosts a benefit night to save the family centre. |
| 06 | 01 | Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire | 20100531 | 20110510 (BBC7) 20111208 (BBC7) 20120806 (BBC7) 20120807 (BBC7) 20120812 (BBC7) 20140608 (BBC7) 20140609 (BBC7) 20191204 (BBC7) 20230511 (BBC7) 20230512 (BBC7) 20110503 (R4) | Caring social worker Clare Barker is now Acting Team Leader at the Family Centre. The team at the Family Centre has been shaken around and shuffled about. Clare is now Acting Team Leader, as Irene has job-swapped. And whilst Irene is in Melbourne the team here are joined by Libby – an Aussie and a lezzie, proud to be both, and after Clare's job. But it is in the nature of hell to be unchanging, and most of the regulars are present and correct for a further round of frustration, despair, disappointment, team meetings and 11 o'clock cakes at the Sparrowhawk Family Centre. Join Clare in her continued struggle to control both her professional and private life Clare ... Sally Phillips Helen ... Liza Tarbuck Brian ... Alex Lowe Ray ... Richard Lumsden Libby ... Sarah Kendall Simon ... Philip Pope Megan/Na ... Nina Conti Producer: Katie Tyrrell |
| 06 | 02 | Luck Of The Irish | 20100607 | Clare is delighted to discover she has an Irish ancestor... The team at the Family Centre has been shaken around and shuffled about. Clare is now Acting Team Leader, as Irene has job-swapped. And whilst Irene is in Melbourne the team here are joined by Libby - an Aussie and a lezzie, proud to be both, and after Clare's job. But it is in the nature of hell to be unchanging, and most of the regulars are present and correct for a further round of frustration, despair, disappointment, team meetings and 11 o'clock cakes at the Sparrowhawk Family Centre. Helen - Liza Tarbuck Ray - Richard Lumsden Libby - Sarah Kendall Ptolemy .. | |
| 06 | 03 | Some Others Do 'ave 'em | 20100614 | 20110524 (BBC7) 20111222 (BBC7) 20120820 (BBC7) 20120821 (BBC7) 20120826 (BBC7) 20140622 (BBC7) 20140623 (BBC7) 20191218 (BBC7) 20230525 (BBC7) 20230526 (BBC7) 20110517 (R4) | Clare Barker's back on the social work frontline as a vomiting bug hits her colleagues. Clare ... Sally Phillips Brian ... Alex Lowe Helen ... Liza Tarbuck Ray ... Richard Lumsden Libby ... Sarah Kendall Megan/Na ... Nina Conti Peggy ... Rosemary Leach Dolly ... Doreen Mantle Producer: Katie Tyrrell. Caring social worker Clare Barker is now at the frontline as a sick bug hits colleagues. |
| 06 | 04 | Clare V God | 20100621 | 20110531 (BBC7) 20111229 (BBC7) 20120827 (BBC7) 20120828 (BBC7) 20120902 (BBC7) 20140629 (BBC7) 20140630 (BBC7) 20191225 (BBC7) 20230601 (BBC7) 20230602 (BBC7) 20110524 (R4) | Social worker Clare doesn't like people on her patch - especially an interfering Vicar. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Liza Tarbuck Megan/Nali - Nina Conti Libby - Sarah Kendall Producer: Katie Tyrrell. |
| 06 | 05 | In The Dog House | 20100628 | 20110607 (BBC7) 20120105 (BBC7) 20120903 (BBC7) 20120904 (BBC7) 20120909 (BBC7) 20140706 (BBC7) 20140707 (BBC7) 20200101 (BBC7) 20230608 (BBC7) 20230609 (BBC7) 20110531 (R4) | Clare is entranced by a dog that follows her into work. Brian is less entranced. However, the dog comes in useful when there's a bump in the night. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen/Tamzin - Liza Tarbuck Megan/Nali - Nina Conti Libby - Jess Robinson Clerk/WPC - Alex Tregear Jonathan/Burglar - Paterson Joseph Producer: Katie Tyrrell. Clare's entranced by a dog following her into work, unlike Brian. Stars Sally Phillips. |
| 06 | 06 LAST | The Crush | 20100705 | 20110614 (BBC7) 20120112 (BBC7) 20120910 (BBC7) 20120911 (BBC7) 20120916 (BBC7) 20140713 (BBC7) 20140714 (BBC7) 20200108 (BBC7) 20230615 (BBC7) 20230616 (BBC7) 20110607 (R4) | Clare decides to focus on her son, sparking a chance meeting at Toddler Tunes that could change the course of her life. Meanwhile, Brian's admiration for Nali grows when she visits his school and tames Year 9. All this plus Clare and Libby both interview for the Team Leader post. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Liza Tarbuck Megan - Nina Conti Libby - Jess Robinson Clerk - Alex Tregear Howard - Paterson Joseph Other parts played by the cast. Producer: Katie Tyrrell Caring social worker Clare Barker decides to focus on her son. |
| 07 | 01 | The Prisoner | 20110923 | 20120119 (BBC7) 20150215 (BBC7) 20150216 (BBC7) 20200325 (BBC7) 20240229 (BBC7) 20120112 (R4) | ~Clare In The Community returns with Sally Phillips as Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Each week we join Clare in her continued struggle to control both her professional and private life. In her private life Clare is struggling to come to terms with Brian's infidelity. Will their relationship survive? Clare: SALLY PHILLIPS Brian: ALEX LOWE Megan/Nali: NINA CONTI Ray: RICHARD LUMSDEN Helen: LIZA TARBUCK Simon: ANDREW WINCOTT Libby: SARAH KENDALL WPC Petherington: SOPHIE THOMPSON Mr. Chisholm: GERARD MCDERMOTT Mr Barton: SIMON BUBB Shuliman Olibaju/Annabel: VICTORIA INEZ HARDY School Girl: GEORGIA LOWE Produced by Katie Tyrrell. Will the Sparrowhawk Family Centre survive the Big Society? Clare........Sally Phillips Brian........Alex Lowe Megan/Nali........Nina Conti Ray.........Richard Lumsden Helen........Liza Tarbuck Simon.......Andrew Wincott Libby.........Sarah Kendell WPC Petherington.......Sophie Thompson Mr. Chisholm.....Gerard McDermott Mr Barton............Simon Bubb Shuliman Olibaju/Annabel......Victoria Inez Hardy School Girl......Georgia Lowe The Big Society gives Clare new challenges. Can her relationship with Brian survive? Stars Sally Phillips. From September 2011. |
| 07 | 02 | To Kill A Mocking Bird | 20110930 | 20120126 (BBC7) 20150222 (BBC7) 20150223 (BBC7) 20200401 (BBC7) 20240307 (BBC7) 20120119 (R4) | Each week we join Clare in her continued struggle to control both her professional and private life In episode two 'To Kill A Mocking Bird' Clare ends her relationship with Brian and is surprised by her colleagues' reaction to the news. Ending her relationship with Brian, Clare is surprised by her colleagues' reaction. Ending her relationship with Brian, Clare's surprised by her colleagues' reaction. Stars Sally Phillips. From September 2011. |
| 07 | 03 | Rude Girl | 20111007 | 20120202 (BBC7) 20150301 (BBC7) 20150302 (BBC7) 20200408 (BBC7) 20240314 (BBC7) 20120126 (R4) | Social Worker, Clare Barker, is concerned she may be linguistically out of touch with today's youth. Brian fails to impress Clare with numerous romantic gestures. A Heating Engineer causes a stir in the Family Centre and Megan causes chaos. Each week we join Clare in her continued struggle to control both her professional and private life Episode Three 'Rude Girl' Cast: SALLY PHILLIPS Clare ALEX LOWE Brian NINA CONTI Megan / Nali / Beautician RICHARD LUMSDEN Ray LIZA TARBUCK Helen ANDREW WINCOTT Simon / John Harris / Youth Leader SARAH KENDALL Libby NATHAN CATON Daniel GERARD McDERMOT Mr Truscott / Barman / Paramedic STEFAN RAMSDEN Thomas Producer Katie Tyrrell. Is Clare linguistically out of touch with today's youth? - and Brian fails to impress. Social Worker Clare Barker is concerned she may be linguistically out of touch with today's youth. Clare........Sally Phillips Brian........Alex Lowe Megan/Nali........Nina Conti Ray.........Richard Lumsden Helen........Liza Tarbuck Simon.......Andrew Wincott Libby.........Sarah Kendell Daniel.........Nathan Caton Mr Truscott.........Gerard MdDermot Thomas.........Stefan Ramsden Producer: Katie Tyrrell. Is Clare linguistically out of touch with today's youth? – and Brian fails to impress. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011. |
| 07 | 04 | Debt Of Honour | 20111014 | 20120209 (BBC7) 20150308 (BBC7) 20150309 (BBC7) 20200415 (BBC7) 20240321 (BBC7) 20120202 (R4) | Clare is being plagued by Brian's marriage proposals. Her driving lessons lead to an unexpected encounter and there is an unveiling of a piece of public art at the Sparrowhawk Family Centre. |
| 07 | 05 | Heroes | 20111021 | 20120216 (BBC7) 20150315 (BBC7) 20150316 (BBC7) 20200422 (BBC7) 20240328 (BBC7) 20120209 (R4) | Clare encounters Bradley Bigg - Pop's tub-thumping troubadour and Blue Collar balladeer whose music influenced and shaped her as a teenager. Meanwhile, Brian has to break some bad news to Nali and Helen takes on the role of Health and Safety Officer with uncharacteristic vigour. |
| 07 | 06 LAST | Basic Attraction | 20111028 | 20120223 (BBC7) 20150322 (BBC7) 20150323 (BBC7) 20200429 (BBC7) 20120216 (R4) 20240404 (BBC7) | Finally, it's Clare and Brian's wedding day! But first there's the Hen Party and Stag Night to get through. Join Clare in her continued 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. SALLY PHILLIPS Clare ALEX LOWE Brian NINA CONTI Megan / Nali RICHARD LUMSDEN Ray LIZA TARBUCK Helen ANDREW WINCOTT Simon SARAH KENDALL Libby TRACY WILES Nina / Mrs Mellish GERARD MCDERMOT Registrar ADAM BILLINGTON Gavin / Terry VICTORIA INEZ HARDY Nurse / Trudi Producer Katie Tyrrell. It's Clare and Brian's wedding day! But first there's the hen party and stag night. Finally, it's Clare and Brian's wedding day! But first there's the Hen Party and Stag Night to get through. Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Join Clare in her continued 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. Megan - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Liza Tarbuck Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah Kendall Nina / Mrs Mellish - Tracy Wiles Registrar - Gerard McDermot Gavin / Terry - Adam Billington Nurse / Trudi - Victoria Inez Hardy Producer Katie Tyrrell. It's Clare and Brian's wedding day! But first there's the hen party and stag night. It's Clare and Brian's wedding day! But first there's the Hen Party and Stag Night. Stars Sally Phillips. From October 2011. |
| 08 | 01 | Hot Desk | 20130102 | 20131024 (BBC7) 20151025 (BBC7) 20151026 (BBC7) 20200603 (BBC7) 20200604 (BBC7) 20200606 (BBC7) 20240523 (BBC7) 20131017 (R4) | Social Worker Clare Barker and her colleagues have to move offices and embrace hot desking. All this while Clare has a new student to wet nurse. Brian is struggling to keep control in the classroom. Each week we join Clare in her continued struggle to control both her professional and private life Megan - Nina Conti Nali - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Liza Tarbuck Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah Kendall Alice - Alex Tregear Abigail - Eleanor Crooks Dexter - Will Howard Bob - Robert Blythe Neighbour - Ben Crowe Terence - Ben Crowe MC - Ben Crowe Simon's girlfriend - Bharti Patel Producer Katie Tyrrell. Social worker Clare Barker and her colleagues have to move offices and embrace hot-desking Social Worker Clare Barker and colleagues must move offices and embrace hot desking. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2013. |
| 08 | 02 | On Expenses | 20130109 | 20131031 (BBC7) 20151101 (BBC7) 20151102 (BBC7) 20200610 (BBC7) 20200611 (BBC7) 20240530 (BBC7) 20131024 (R4) | With society collapsing all around us Social Worker Clare Barker is appalled to be stuck indoors bean counting. But as Clare discovers anomalies in the Sparrowhawk Family Centre's expense claims will friendship and loyalty win over professional integrity? Sally Phillips stars as Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Each week we join Clare in her continued struggle to control both her professional and private life. In her private life Clare is struggling to come to terms with Brian's infidelity. Will their relationship survive? Nali - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Liza Tarbuck Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah Kendall Paul - Ben Crowe Mrs Manjula - Bharti Patel Producer: Katie Tyrrell. With society collapsing all around her, Clare is stuck indoors bean counting. As society collapses all around her, social Worker Clare Barker is bean counting. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2013. |
| 08 | 03 | Fifty Shades Of Ray | 20130116 | 20131107 (BBC7) 20151108 (BBC7) 20151109 (BBC7) 20200617 (BBC7) 20200618 (BBC7) 20240606 (BBC7) 20131031 (R4) | The team's anxiety over possible redundancies is overshadowed when they hear some shattering news concerning Ray. Join Clare in her continued struggle to control both her professional and private life Megan - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Liza Tarbuck Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah Kendall Peter - Patrick Brennan Fireman - Patrick Brennan Major - Robert Blythe Producer: Katie Tyrrell. The team's anxiety over redundancies is overshadowed by shattering news concerning Ray. The social workers' anxiety over redundancies is eclipsed by shattering news about Ray. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2013. |
| 08 | 04 | Nanny State | 20130123 | 20131114 (BBC7) 20151115 (BBC7) 20151116 (BBC7) 20200624 (BBC7) 20200625 (BBC7) 20131107 (R4) | Brian and Clare are struggling with childcare for their son Thomas when Clare bumps into their beloved Nanny, Nali - who they sacked. Each week we join Clare in her continued struggle to control both her professional and private life Nali - Nina Conti Stan - Richard Lumsden Mrs Pope - Sarah Thom Producer: Katie Tyrrell Brian and Clare are struggling with their son, when they bump into their beloved ex-nanny. |
| 08 | 05 | The Scapegoat | 20130130 | 20131121 (BBC7) 20151122 (BBC7) 20151123 (BBC7) 20200701 (BBC7) 20200702 (BBC7) 20240613 (BBC7) 20131114 (R4) | After an unprofessional mishap at the Sparrowhawk Family Centre, one of the Social Workers needs to fall on their sword. Each week we join Clare in her continued struggle to control both her professional and private life Megan - Nina Conti Nali - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Liza Tarbuck Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah Kendall Man - Robert Blythe Mr Needham - Patrick Brennan Trudi - Sarah Thom Producer: Katie Tyrrell Clare is in deep water at work, after an unprofessional mishap. After an unprofessional mishap, social worker Clare Barker is in deep water at work. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2013. |
| 08 | 06 LAST | The Parent Trap | 20130206 | 20131128 (BBC7) 20151129 (BBC7) 20151130 (BBC7) 20200708 (BBC7) 20200709 (BBC7) 20131121 (R4) 20240620 (BBC7) | Clare is relishing the role of acting Team Leader at the Family Centre but at home she's not relishing a visit from Brian's mother. Each week we join Clare in her continued struggle to control both her professional and private life Megan - Nina Conti Nali - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Hazel - Hannah Gordon Joan - Sarah Thom Laura - Sarah Thom Joe - Adam Nagaitis Mike - Adam Nagaitis Paul - Paul Stonehouse Frank - Paul Stonehouse Girl - Stephanie Racine Producer Katie Tyrrell. Clare is relishing the role of acting team leader at the family centre. Clare is relishing the role of acting Team Leader at the Family Centre but at home she's not relishing a visit from Brian's mother. Each week we join Clare in her continued struggle to control both her professional and private life Megan - Nina Conti Nali - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Hazel - Hannah Gordon Joan - Sarah Thom Laura - Sarah Thom Joe - Adam Nagaitis Mike - Adam Nagaitis Paul - Paul Stonehouse Frank - Paul Stonehouse Girl - Stephanie Racine Producer Katie Tyrrell. Clare is relishing the role of acting team leader at the family centre. Clare is relishing the role of acting team leader, but not a visit from Brian's mother. Stars Sally Phillips. From February 2013. |
| 09 | 01 | Stand, By Your Man | 20140108 | 20150506 (BBC7) 20150507 (BBC7) 20170406 (BBC7) 20200826 (BBC7) 20200827 (BBC7) 20200829 (BBC7) 20240723 (BBC7) 20150429 (R4) | Clare has mysteriously abandoned her honeymoon and come back to work at Sparrowhawk Family Centre. The rest of the social workers have an unfortunate experience on a community project, and Brian struggles to enjoy a holiday on his own. Jill - Nina Conti Petra - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Liza Tarbuck Libby - Sarah KendallQueenie - Hannah Gordon Hazel - Hannah Gordon Ben - John Norton Producer: Alexandra Smith. Clare has mysteriously fled her honeymoon and returned to work. Social worker Clare Barker has mysteriously abandoned her honeymoon, and returned to work. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2014. |
| 09 | 02 | In Blog We Trust | 20140115 | 20150513 (BBC7) 20150514 (BBC7) 20170413 (BBC7) 20200902 (BBC7) 20200903 (BBC7) 20240730 (BBC7) 20150506 (R4) | Clare is convinced that the Sparrowhawk Centre is the home of a blogger called 'The Secret Social Worker' and sets out to track them down. Meanwhile Brian accepts Simon's help to find a date. Megan - Nina Conti Nali - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Liza Tarbuck Simon Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah KendallDelphine - Sarah Thom Teacher - Arthur Hughes Student - Arthur Hughes Producer: Alexandra Smith. Clare is convinced that the centre is the home of the Secret Social Worker blogger. Convinced a team member is blogging as 'The Secret Social Worker', Clare tries to unmask them. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2014. |
| 09 | 03 | Away Day Wey Hey | 20140122 | 20150520 (BBC7) 20150521 (BBC7) 20170420 (BBC7) 20200909 (BBC7) 20200910 (BBC7) 20240806 (BBC7) 20150513 (R4) | Clare and the rest of the Sparrowhawk team are forced to take part in a team-building away day, much to Clare's disapproval. Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Liza Tarbuck Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah KendallStudent - Alex Tregear Young Clare - Alex Tregear Jenny - Carolyn Pickles Producer: Alexandra Smith. Clare and the rest of the Sparrowhawk team are forced to take part in a team-building day. The team are forced to take part in a team-building away day, much to Clare's disapproval. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2014. |
| 09 | 04 | Driven To Extremes | 20140129 | 20150527 (BBC7) 20150528 (BBC7) 20170427 (BBC7) 20200916 (BBC7) 20200917 (BBC7) 20240813 (BBC7) 20150520 (R4) | Clare is facing a disciplinary tribunal after a seemingly straightforward job goes awry. Can she convince the panel of her professionalism? At home, Brian tries to cheer up a despondent Nali. Nali - Nina Conti Mr Byrne - Richard Lumsden Ms Mellor - Liza Tarbuck Mr Plummer - Andrew WincottHannah - Alex Tregear Dermott - Arthur Hughes Producer: Alexandra Smith. Clare is facing a disciplinary tribunal after a seemingly straightforward job goes awry. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2014. |
| 09 | 05 | Panic Room | 20140205 | 20150603 (BBC7) 20150604 (BBC7) 20170504 (BBC7) 20200923 (BBC7) 20200924 (BBC7) 20240820 (BBC7) 20150527 (R4) | Clare is forced to confront an old phobia after a regular home visit takes an unusual turn. Fortunately, Helen is on hand to help. Back in the office, Joan is left holding the babies. Nali - Nina Conti Megan - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Terry Dobson - Richard Lumsden Helen - Liza Tarbuck Libby - Sarah KendallProducer: Alexandra Smith. Clare is forced to confront an old phobia after her client meeting takes an odd turn. Clare is forced to confront an old phobia after a regular client meeting takes an unusual turn. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2014. |
| 09 | 06 LAST | Come Dine With Me | 20140212 | 20150610 (BBC7) 20150611 (BBC7) 20170511 (BBC7) 20200930 (BBC7) 20201001 (BBC7) 20150603 (R4) 20240827 (BBC7) | Clare has finally managed to find some time for romance. Meanwhile Brian discovers that a cheap flat comes with some unusual conditions and Nali has an eventful first day in her new job. Nali - Nina Conti Leonard - Richard Lumsden Howard - Richard Lumsden Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah KendallMiss Braithwaite - Carolyn Pickles Mrs Scudimore - Carolyn Pickles Producer: Alexandra Smith. Clare has finally managed to find some time for romance in between saving society. Clare has finally managed to find some time for romance. Meanwhile Brian discovers that a cheap flat comes with some unusual conditions and Nali has an eventful first day in her new job. Nali - Nina Conti Leonard - Richard Lumsden Howard - Richard Lumsden Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah Kendall Miss Braithwaite - Carolyn Pickles Mrs Scudimore - Carolyn Pickles Producer: Alexandra Smith Clare has finally managed to find some time for romance in between saving society. Social worker Clare's finally managed to find some time for romance in between saving society. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2014. |
| 10 | 01 | My Kinda Town | 20150710 | 20160329 (BBC7) 20160330 (BBC7) 20171224 (BBC7) 20171225 (BBC7) 20201120 (BBC7) 20201121 (BBC7) 20241029 (BBC7) 20160322 (R4) |  Clare gets involved with a devious TV producer who's making a documentary about the Sparrowhawk estate. Brian has gone on a fitness kick and joined a men's group, which is threatened by the arrival of a new member. Clare continually struggles 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. Alan - Richard Lumsden Carl - Richard Lumsden Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah Kendall Lou - Lizzie Roper Caspar - Karl Theobald Malcolm - Anil Goutam Producer: Alexandra Smith. Clare gets involved with a TV producer making a documentary about the Sparrowhawk estate. Clare gets involved with a devious TV producer's documentary about the Sparrowhawk estate. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2015. |
| 10 | 02 | Family Values | 20150717 | 20160405 (BBC7) 20160406 (BBC7) 20171231 (BBC7) 20180101 (BBC7) 20201127 (BBC7) 20201128 (BBC7) 20241105 (BBC7) 20160329 (R4) | A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for the Barker family. Brian meanwhile has enthusiastically embraced a new fitness regime. Clare continually struggles 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. Nali - Nina Conti The Celebrant - Richard Lumsden Bernard - Andrew Wincott Sarah Barker - Sarah Thom Mrs Barker - Brigit Forsyth Roxy - Alex Tregear Producer: Alexandra Smith A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for Clare and her family. A family funeral reveals some uncomfortable home truths for social worker Clare and her family. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2015. |
| 10 | 03 | Sisters | 20150724 | 20160412 (BBC7) 20160413 (BBC7) 20180107 (BBC7) 20180108 (BBC7) 20201204 (BBC7) 20201205 (BBC7) 20241112 (BBC7) 20160405 (R4) | Clare and her estranged sister are forced to co-operate with one another, in between some Sparrowhawk team lead self-defence training. Clare continually struggles 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. Nali/ Megan - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Pippa Haywood Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah Kendall Joan/ Sarah Barker - Sarah Thom Scarlett - Eleanor Curry Stine Wetzel - Amelia Lowdell Hunter - Neet Mohan Dylan - Elliot Steel Producer Alexandra Smith. Clare and her estranged sister are forced to cooperate with one another. Social worker Clare Barker and her estranged sister are forced to co-operate with one another. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2015. |
| 10 | 04 | Things That Go Bump In The Day | 20150731 | 20160419 (BBC7) 20160420 (BBC7) 20180114 (BBC7) 20180115 (BBC7) 20201211 (BBC7) 20201212 (BBC7) 20241119 (BBC7) 20160412 (R4) | The Sparrowhawk team are forced to work together to overcome a little problem they discover in the office. Lead by Clare, they're thinking outside the box... Clare continually struggles 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. Nali/ Megan - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Pippa Haywood Simon - Andrew Wincott Libby - Sarah Kendall Joan/ Sarah Barker - Sarah Thom Scarlett - Eleanor Curry Stine Wetzel - Amelia Lowdell Hunter - Neet Mohan Dylan - Elliot Steel Producer: Alexandra Smith The Sparrowhawk team are forced to work together to overcome a problem in the office. The Sparrowhawk team are forced to work together to overcome a little problem in the office. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2015. Producer Alexandra Smith. |
| 10 | 05 | This Is A Man's World | 20150807 | 20160426 (BBC7) 20160427 (BBC7) 20180121 (BBC7) 20180122 (BBC7) 20201218 (BBC7) 20201219 (BBC7) 20241126 (BBC7) 20160419 (R4) | Nali's ex-husband arrives unexpectedly and Clare takes it upon herself to intervene. Simon has some bad news about Brian's vitamin supplements. Clare continually struggles 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. Nali - Nina Conti Simon - Andrew Wincott Justin - Dustin Demri-Burns Thomas - Stefan Ramsden Producer: Alexandra Smith. Nali's ex-husband arrives unexpectedly so Clare decides to intervene. Simon has some bad news. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2015. |
| 10 | 06 LAST | Party On | 20150814 | 20160503 (BBC7) 20160504 (BBC7) 20180128 (BBC7) 20180129 (BBC7) 20201225 (BBC7) 20201226 (BBC7) 20160426 (R4) 20241203 (BBC7) | The Sparrowhawk team hold a leaving do, and take the opportunity to reminisce. Clare continually struggles 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. Megan - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Pippa Haywood Libby - Sarah Kendall Joan - Sarah Thom Producer: Alexandra Smith. The Sparrowhawk team hold a leaving do and take the opportunity to reminisce.
Clare continually struggles 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. Megan - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Helen - Pippa Haywood Libby - Sarah Kendall Joan - Sarah Thom Producer: Alexandra Smith. The Sparrowhawk team hold a leaving do and take the opportunity to reminisce. The Sparrowhawk team hold a leaving do, and take the opportunity to reminisce. Stars Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. From 2015. |
| 11 | 01 | Fight Them On The Beaches | 20161115 | 20161122 (BBC7) 20161123 (BBC7) 20190201 (BBC7) 20190202 (BBC7) 20210319 (BBC7) 20210320 (BBC7) 20250121 (BBC7) 20190127 (R4) | Clare is in charge of a day at the seaside for some elderly residents of the estate. They turn out to be a bit more feisty than the Sparrowhawk team were expecting, which makes it tricky for Clare to impress her new student, Cilla. Back at home, Brian is coaching Nali for a musical audition. 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. Nali - Nina Conti Ray - Richard Lumsden Libby - Sarah Kendall Joan - Sarah Thom Mrs Singh - Nina Wadia Cilla - Gbemisola Ikumelo Pauline - Clare Perkins Dotty - Alison Belbin Geoff - Sean Baker Producer: Alexandra Smith A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016. Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents. Clare leads a seaside day trip for elderly estate residents, but it rapidly gets out of hand. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2016. |
| 11 | 02 | Hell On Wheels | 20161122 | 20161129 (BBC7) 20161130 (BBC7) 20190208 (BBC7) 20190209 (BBC7) 20210326 (BBC7) 20210327 (BBC7) 20250128 (BBC7) 20190203 (R4) | It's 'Disability Awareness Day' so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness. Back at home, Nali has plans to become an internet sensation. 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. Nali - Nina Conti Libby - Sarah Kendall Joan - Sarah Thom Mrs Singh - Nina Wadia Cilla - Gbemisola Ikumelo Zoanna - Gbemisola Ikumelo Roland - Colin Hoult Producer: Alexandra Smith A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016. It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness. It is Disability Awareness Day, so Clare has taken it upon herself to raise awareness. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2016. |
| 11 | 03 | Unfaithful | 20161129 | 20161206 (BBC7) 20161207 (BBC7) 20190215 (BBC7) 20190216 (BBC7) 20210402 (BBC7) 20210403 (BBC7) 20250204 (BBC7) 20190210 (R4) | Brian's been going through Clare's emails and made an upsetting discovery. He's insisted on a couple's therapy session although Clare isn't taking proceedings entirely seriously. 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. Vanessa...... Amita Dhiri Clive...... Alex Macqueen Producer: Alexandra Smith A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in November 2016. Clare and Brian are having some couples counselling, much to Clare's amusement. Clare and Brian are having some couples counselling, much to Clare's amusement. Stars Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. From 2016. |
| 11 | 04 | Momento | 20161206 | 20250211 (BBC7) 20161213 (BBC7) 20161214 (BBC7) 20190222 (BBC7) 20190223 (BBC7) 20210409 (BBC7) 20190217 (R4) | Riots have broken out on the Sparrowhawk estate and ruined the team's family fun day. In all the chaos, Clare has lost her memory and is roaming the streets, encountering all sorts of characters as she tries to work out who she is. 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. Nali - Nina Conti Libby - Sarah Kendall Hugo - Andrew Wincott Joan - Sarah Thom Mrs Singh - Nina Wadia Cilla - Gbemisola Ikumelo Anarchist - Colin Hoult PC - Colin Hoult Producer: Alexandra Smith A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2016. Clare has lost her memory, but is still positive that she is right, all of the time. Clare is lost on the Sparrowhawk estate, trying to remember who she is. Starring Sally Phillips. From 2016. Riots have broken out on the Sparrowhawk estate and ruined the team's family fun day. In all the chaos, Clare has lost her memory and is roaming the streets, encountering all sorts of characters as she tries to work out who she is. 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. Nali - Nina Conti Libby - Sarah Kendall Hugo - Andrew Wincott Joan - Sarah Thom Mrs Singh - Nina Wadia Cilla - Gbemisola Ikumelo Anarchist - Colin Hoult PC - Colin Hoult Producer: Alexandra Smith A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2016. Clare has lost her memory, but is still positive that she is right, all of the time. |
| 11 | 05 | Joan Alone | 20161213 | 20161220 (BBC7) 20161221 (BBC7) 20190301 (BBC7) 20190302 (BBC7) 20210416 (BBC7) 20210417 (BBC7) 20190224 (R4) | Joan's birthday offers Clare a really good example of why it's so important to be aware of loneliness and isolation in the community. With added morris dancing... 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. Ray - Richard Lumsden Libby - Sarah Kendall Simon - Andrew Wincott Joan - Sarah Thom Mrs Singh - Nina Wadia Cilla - Gbemisola Ikumelo Headmistress - Elizabeth Bennett Mrs Pickering - Nicola Ferguson Producer: Alexandra Smith A BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2016. It is Joan's birthday, but Clare will not be guilt-tripped into attending the party. |
| 11 | 06 LAST | You Take The High Road | 20161220 | 20250218 (BBC7) 20161227 (BBC7) 20161228 (BBC7) 20190308 (BBC7) 20190309 (BBC7) 20210423 (BBC7) 20210424 (BBC7) 20190303 (R4) | 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. 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. 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 BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2016. Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips. 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. 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. 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 BBC Studios production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in December 2016. Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from home. Starring Sally Phillips. |
| 12 | 01 | Heartbroken | 20190924 | 20191001 (BBC7) 20191002 (BBC7) 20240117 (BBC7) 20240110 (R4) | Clare is not feeling particularly sympathetic towards Brian after he's dramatically unwell. She's more concerned about delivering her showstopping palliative care package. Producer Alexandra Smith Nali.....NINA CONTI Doctor.....RICHARD LUMSDEN Simon....ANDREW WINCOTT Libby.....SARAH KENDALL Joan - SARAH THOM Cilla.....GBEMISOLA IKUMELO Clare is feeling very unsympathetic towards Brian. Clare is unsympathetic when Brian is dramatically unwell. Starring Sally Phillips. |
| 12 | 02 | I Predict A Riot | 20191001 | 20191008 (BBC7) 20191009 (BBC7) 20240124 (BBC7) 20240117 (R4) | Clare's found herself in the middle of a riot at the women's prison. It's categorically not her fault, and she is not their leader, OK? Back in the Sparrowhawk office, Joan is convinced there's something strange going on. Starring Sally Phillips as Clare Barker, the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Producer Alexandra Smith Clare.....SALLY PHILLIPS Brian.....ALEX LOWE Queen Pin.....NINA CONTI Simon....ANDREW WINCOTT Libby.....SARAH KENDALL Joan - SARAH THOM Cilla.....GBEMISOLA IKUMELO Ginger.....EMMA SIDI Clare finds herself at the centre of an incident during a prison visit. Clare's in the middle of a riot at the women's prison. It's categorically not her fault. Meanwhile Joan is convinced there's something strange going on. Starring Sally Phillips. |
| 12 | 03 | Questions, Questions | 20191008 | 20191015 (BBC7) 20191016 (BBC7) 20240131 (BBC7) 20240124 (R4) | Clare's got tickets to 'Any Questions' This is going to be the best night of her life, even is she does have to take Mrs Singh. Elsewhere, Brian's gone back to Men's Group and discovered there's been some developments. Starring Sally Phillips as, Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Producer Alexandra Smith Clare's got tickets to 'Any Questions'. Starring Sally Phillips Clare's got tickets to Any Questions? Starring Sally Phillips Clare's got tickets to Any Questions? This is going to be the best night of her life. Brian's gone back to Men's Group, and there have been some changes. Starring Sally Phillips. |
| 12 | 04 | Unlucky Louis | 20191015 | 20191022 (BBC7) 20191023 (BBC7) 20240207 (BBC7) 20240131 (R4) | Clare's on a client visit to 'Unlucky Louis'. She doesn't believe in bad luck so it's going to be absolutely fine. Back at home, Brian and Thomas find themselves excluded from the neighbourhood street party. Starring Sally Phillips as Clare Barker, the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Producer Alexandra Smith Clare.....SALLY PHILLIPS Brian.....ALEX LOWE Libby.....SARAH KENDALL Simon....ANDREW WINCOTT Joan - SARAH THOM Cilla.....GBEMISOLA IKUMELO Louis....TONY WAY Mrs Bream.....EMMA SIDI Clare is tempting fate in a visit to 'Unlucky Louis'. Clare is tempting fate in a visit to 'Unlucky Louis'. Brian and Thomas aren't allowed to join in with the street party. Starring Sally Phillips. |
| 12 | 05 | Ray Of Sunshine | 20191022 | 20191029 (BBC7) 20191030 (BBC7) 20240214 (BBC7) 20240207 (R4) | The Sparrowhawk office have a visit from an old team member. Ray's gone up in the world, and he's got a proposition for them. At home, Brian is becoming suspicious about Clare's behaviour. But he knows just who to call. Starring Sally Phillips as, Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Producer Alexandra Smith CAST Brian.....ALEX LOWE Ray.....RICHARD LUMSDEN Simon - ANDREW WINCOTT Mrs Singh..... NINA WADIA Joan - SARAH THOM Vaughn - JENNY BEDE The Sparrowhawk office have a visit from an old team member with a proposition for them. The Sparrowhawk office have a visit from an old team member with a proposition for them. Brian is becoming suspicious about Clare's behaviour. Starring Sally Phillips. |
| 12 | 06 LAST | Killing Clare | 20191029 | 20191105 (BBC7) 20191106 (BBC7) 20240221 (BBC7) 20240214 (R4) | Nali's leaving the Barker household to go home to her village. But she's got some 'tidying up' to do first. Starring Sally Phillips as, Clare Barker the social worker who has all the right jargon but never a practical solution. Nali's leaving the Barker household. But there's some 'tidying up' to do first. Nali's leaving the Barker household to go home to her village. But she's got some 'tidying up' to do first. Starring Sally Phillips. |