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Sitcom about an upwardly mobile husband and wife climbing the social ladder in suburbia

Sitcom starring Paula Wilcox and David Wood as an upwardly mobile husband and wife climbing the social ladder in suburbia

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Ben and Helen wonder if they are missing out on adventures beyond the marital bed.

Ben and Helen wonder if they are missing out on adventures beyond the marital bed. Stars Paula Wilcox. From April 1982.

What is the connection between Bagpuss and Beethoven's Fifth and what does it have to do with the Controller of BBC1? 

Ben and Helen wonder if they’re missing out on adventures beyond the marital bed.

The improving story of life and improving times in an improving neighbourhood.

Starring Paula Wilcox and David Wood.

Sitcom written by Simon Brett.  

Helen ...... Paula Wilcox
Ben ...... David Wood
Mrs Kelly ...... Pat Heywood
Alastair ...... Bruce Alexander
Nigel ...... James Griffiths 
Blythe ...... Bryan Coleman
Linda ...... Jill Lidstone 

Producer: Pete Atkin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1982.

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