Beauty of Britain

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The Britain of Beauty Olonga, a carer and inspiration to other African girls in the UK.

A view of Britain through the eyes of Beauty Olonga, a carer and inspiration to other African girls in the UK. Comedy by Christopher Douglas and Nicola Sanderson.

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Beauty of Britain: Series 2: Mission Command

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Beauty struggles with an irascible gentleman.

Care worker Beauty Olonga struggles with an irascible gentleman and a new elder care scheme. Stars Jocelyn Jee Esien. From May 2011.

Beauty Oolonga struggles with an irascible gentleman and the Featherdown office struggle with Social Services' new pilot scheme for elder care.

This means assessment exercises are based on the battle principles of General von Moltke of the Prussian Army...' 

Starring Jocelyn Jee Esien.

Beauty's adventures continue as the Featherdown Agency sends her to provide care for the elderly.

Beauty’s Zimbabwean Shona background has taught her to respect age. She sees Britain at its best and its worst

Written by Christopher Douglas and Nicola Sanderson

Beauty ..... Jocelyn Jee Esien 
Derek ..... Oscar James 
Nicole/Topaz/Tiffany ..... Morwenna Banks 
Karen ..... Nicola Sanderson 
Sally ..... Felicity Montagu 
Olivia/PhD Student .....Vicki Pepperdine 

Music by The West End Gospel Choir.

Producer : Tilusha Ghelani

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2011.

Beauty of Britain: Series 2

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Comedy by Christopher Douglas and Nicola Sanderson

Comedy by Christopher Douglas and Nicola Sanderson. A view of Britain through the eyes of Beauty Olonga, a carer and inspiration to other African girls in the UK

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