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Snooker club owner Geoff babysits Dominic for the first time. How will he get on?

It’s snooker club owner Geoff’s babysitting debut. How will he get on? Stars John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.

Snooker club owner Geoff babysits Dominic for the first time. 

How will he get on? 

Starring John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson.

Six-part sitcom by Elizabeth Baines.

Set on an estate – described as an ‘exclusive village development’ – in Whittleshulme, Cheshire. It's squarely aimed at yuppies, the nouveau-riche and high-fliers.

With no teenagers to babysit allowing locals to pursue busy careers and social lives, the neighbours set up their own circle...

Jenny Bryant .... Sherrie Hewson
Geoff Bryant .... John McArdle
Carla McInnan …. Maxine Burth
Doug Lewis …. Shaun Parkes
Trish Abbas .... Jane Hazelgrove
Emma …. Tara Pendergast
Hailey …. Jane Cawdron

Director: Andy Jordan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1999.

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Wheeler-dealer Geoff takes advantage of a baby-sitting circle on an upmarket estate.

Wheeler-dealer Geoff tires to take advantage of a baby-sitting circle on an upmarket Cheshire estate. Stars John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson.

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