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Angus Deayton stars in a sitcom about single, middle-aged neighbours in a converted house.

Sitcom about five single, middle-aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house. Written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton.

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Everyone is hyper sensitive around widower Mitch on his anniversary. Stars Angus Deayton.

Everyone is hyper sensitive around widower Mitch on his wedding anniversary, while all he wants is someone to look after his spare keys. Stars Angus Deayton and Abigail Cruttenden.

Written by Moray Hunter and starring Angus Deayton. A sitcom about five single, middle aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house in North London - with Abigail Cruttenden, Pearce Quigley, Kate Isitt and Bennett Arron.

Mitch (Angus Deayton) is a widower and part-time therapist, looking to put his life back together now that he is single and living with Will (Pearce Quigley), his younger, more volatile and unhappily divorced half-brother. Elsewhere in the building is schoolteacher Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden) who is shy, nervous and holds a secret candle for Mitch. Overly honest, frustrated actress Louisa (Kate Isitt), and socially inept IT nerd Morris (Bennett Arron) complete the line-up of mis-matched neighbours.

In this series opener, A Cry For No Help, Mitch is desperate to have his wedding anniversary pass unnoticed to avoid any awkwardness in the house. Unfortunately, Will lets the anniversary cat out of the bag and Mitch, who is endeavouring to find someone to hold on to his spare keys, encounters very strange reactions to this seemingly simple request. 


Cast:
Mitch - Angus Deayton
Will - Pearce Quigley
Ellie - Abigail Cruttenden
Louisa - Kate Isitt
Morris - Bennett Arron

Written and created by Moray Hunter
Directed by Moray Hunter and Gordon Kennedy
Sound Engineer and Editor: Jerry Peal
Production Manager: Sarah Tombling
Based on an original idea developed in association with Dandy Productions 
Recorded live at RADA Studios London

Produced by Gordon Kennedy
An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4

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Sitcom about five single, middle-aged neighbours living in flats in a converted house.

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