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George and Kate are newly married and already facing the frustrations of their new life.

George and Kate are newly married and already facing the frustrations of their new life. 1960s sitcom adapted for radio, starring Richard Briers and Prunella Scales.

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George is driven mad by Kate's baby preparations.

George is driven mad by Kate's baby preparations. Adapted from TV with Richard Briers and Prunella Scales. From March 1967.

George Starling is being driven mad by his wife Kate's preparations for their first baby. 

Starring Richard Briers and Prunella Scales.

Richard Waring’s sitcom based on the mutual love and mistrust of two newlyweds. 

Originating on BBC TV, it ran between 1963-65 and was adapted in two series for BBC radio due to its popularity.

George ...... Richard Briers
Kate ...... Prunella Scales
Henry ...... Peter Hawkins 
Sarah ...... Rosemary Miller 
Ronnie ...... James Taylor  
Midge ...... Jo Kendall  
Mother ...... Diana King  

Recorded at the BBC Paris Studio in London. 

Producer: Charles Maxwell 

First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme in March 1967.

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1960s sitcom adapted for radio, starring Richard Briers and Prunella Scales

Trials and tribulations of family life. 1960s sitcom adapted for radio, starring Richard Briers and Prunella Scales.

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