Crystal’s behaviour is so bad she’s becoming an embarrassment in the babysitting circle.

Her Mother sees a solution in the way the Percival’s live…

Starring John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson.

Six-part sitcom by Elizabeth Baines.

Set on an estate – described as an ‘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
Crystal .... Holly Grainger
Tim (Teenager) .... Ciaran Griffiths
Julian Percival …. Jonathan Morris
Vanessa Percival … Melissa Sinden

Director: Andy Jordan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1999. Show less