Clare in the Community

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Clare Barker stars as the social worker with all the politically correct jargon

Sony Award-winning sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions. Stars Sally Phillips.

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An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make.

An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make.  Stars Sally Phillips.  From March 2009. 

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.

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
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

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2009.

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Sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden about a politically correct social worker

Sitcom by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions

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