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Call the Council: Series 1

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Call the Council: Series 1: Episode 12

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Episode 12

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BBC One - Call the Council, Series 1, Episode 12

The council helps a butcher bring a new venture to an ailing high street.

Series following council officers. Pest control officer Brian battles the worst cockroach infestation of his career, and the council injects fresh life into the local economy.

Pest control officer Brian bravely battles the worst cockroach infestation of his career, and the council injects fresh life into the local economy by launching the careers of local entrepreneurs and helps a butcher bring a new venture to an ailing high street.

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The series that follows the work of Tameside Council in Greater Manchester.

From waste and recycling to pest control and potholes, this documentary series takes us onto the frontline of local council operations with Tameside Council's heroic council officers.

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