Semi Circles

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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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The Quality of Life

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Alistair moves to the countryside to be with his new lover. Will Ben and Helen follow?

Alistair moves to the countryside to join his new lover. Will Ben and Helen follow? Stars Paula Wilcox. From March 1982.

What has Alastair's being in love got to do with Ben's bad luck, and is there still a place for Tammy Wynette in all their lives?

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
Perpetua …. Patience Tomlinson

Producer: Pete Atkin

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1982.

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