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Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of an HR officer

Comedy drama series by Nigel Williams that charts the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague

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Sam is manning the helplines when Peter calls, in distress about their faulty boiler.

Former colleagues Peter and Sam begin retired life together. Stars Nicholas Le Prevost and Jonathan Pryce. From August 2010.

Sam is battling retirement blues with a part-time job working for the Saviours, manning telephone lines to help those in distress. 

And today's first client is of course Peter, in distress about their faulty boiler. 

Nigel Williams’ comedy drama series charting the misfortunes of a middle-aged HR officer and his trouble-making colleague.

Peter ..... Jonathan Pryce
Sam ..... Nicholas Le Prevost
George ..... Sam Dale
Voice ..... Alison Pettitt

Director: Peter Kavanagh.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2010.

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