If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?

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Underachiever Giles hits on a money-making scam. Stars Richard E Grant.

Underachiever Giles hits on a money-making scam, while the DSS worries Judith. Stars Richard E Grant. From January 1995.

Giles gets a job writing some rousing speeches for a DIY sales conference.

Then he hits on the inspired idea of getting other people to do the work for him while he pockets the dosh - setting in motion a form of job sub-contracting as potentially profitable as the food chain itself. 

Meanwhile Judith appears to stop at nothing to keep on the right side of the DSS.

Stars Richard E Grant, Amanda Root and Peter Capaldi.

Comedy drama series about three promising graduates still underachieving in their 30s.

Written by Paul Shearer and Richard Turner.

Giles …… Richard E Grant
Judith …… Amanda Root
David …… Peter Capaldi
Robert …… Alex Lowe
Nigel …… Phil Nice
Sarah …… Siriol Jenkins
Dispatch Rider …… Richard Turner

Producer:  Paul Schlesinger  

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1995.

If You're So Clever, Why Aren't You Rich?: Series 1

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