Not in Front of the Children

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Family sitcom starring Wendy Craig, which was adapted from TV

Family sitcom starring Wendy Craig, which was adapted from television

Not in Front of the Children: Series 1: Look for the Crystal Lining

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Forgetfulness is the order of the day in the Corner household.

Forgetfulness is the order of the day in the Corner household. Stars Wendy Craig and Francis Matthews. From November 1969.

Jennifer puts in a lot of subtle work to remind Henry of their Crystal wedding anniversary.

Then she realises a bit of frantic back pedalling is required...

Starring Wendy Craig and Francis Matthews.

The comedy mishaps of the Corner family - Jennifer and Henry and their three kids Trudi, Amanda and Robin.

Four series were first shown on BBC TV from 1967 to 1970.

Richard Waring adapted his own TV scripts for this radio version, now fully restored from the original reel-to-reel tapes.

Jennifer …. Wendy Craig 
Henry …. Francis Matthews 
Trudi …. Roberta Tovey
Robin …. Hugo Keith-Johnston
Amanda …. Jill Riddick
Mary …. Charlotte Mitchell

Music by Ronnie Hazlehurst 

Producer: Trafford Whitelock. 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1969.

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