Programme Index

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 14^th Jun 2010, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 26^th May 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Clare Barker's back on the social work frontline as a vomiting bug hits her colleagues. Stars Sally Phillips. From June 2010. Show more

Clare in the Community

Series 6

The Crush

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 5^th Jul 2010, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 16^th Jun 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Clare decides to focus on her son, sparking a chance meeting that could change her life. Stars Sally Phillips. From July 2010. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 5

Episode 1: Name Calling

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th Feb 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th Feb 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Plenty of challenges still await an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare. Stars Sally Phillips. From February 2009. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 5

The 1864 Mining Disaster

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 25^th Mar 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 31^st Mar 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Clare hosts a benefit night to save the family centre and Nali falls for an older man. Stars Sally Phillips. From March 2009. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 9

In Blog We Trust

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 15^th Jan 2014, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 3^rd Sep 2020, 05:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Convinced a team member is blogging as 'The Secret Social Worker', Clare tries to unmask them. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2014. Show more

Contributors

Clare:: Sally Phillips
Brian:: Alex Lowe
Megan:: Nina Conti
Nali:: Nina Conti
Ray:: Richard Lumsden
Helen:: Liza Tarbuck
Simon:: Andrew Wincott
Libby:: Sarah Kendall
Joan:: Sarah Thom
Delphine:: Sarah Thom
Teacher:: Arthur Hughes
Student:: Arthur Hughes
Producer:: Alexandra Smith
Writer:: Harry Venning
Writer:: David Ramsden

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Clare in the Community

Series 9

Away Day Wey Hey

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 22^nd Jan 2014, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 10^th Sep 2020, 05:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

The team are forced to take part in a team-building away day, much to Clare's disapproval. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2014. Show more

Contributors

Clare:: Sally Phillips
Brian:: Alex Lowe
Ray:: Richard Lumsden
Helen:: Liza Tarbuck
Simon:: Andrew Wincott
Libby:: Sarah Kendall
Joan:: Sarah Thom
Student:: Alex Tregear
Young Clare:: Alex Tregear
Jenny:: Carolyn Pickles
Producer:: Alexandra Smith
Writer:: Harry Venning
Writer:: David Ramsden

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Clare in the Community

Series 9

Driven to Extremes

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 29^th Jan 2014, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 17^th Sep 2020, 05:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Clare is facing a disciplinary tribunal after a seemingly straightforward job goes awry. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2014. Show more

Contributors

Clare:: Sally Phillips
Brian:: Alex Lowe
Nali:: Nina Conti
Mr Byrne:: Richard Lumsden
Ms Mellor:: Liza Tarbuck
Mr Plummer:: Andrew Wincott
Joan:: Sarah Thom
Hannah:: Alex Tregear
Dermott:: Arthur Hughes
Producer:: Alexandra Smith
Writer:: Harry Venning
Writer:: David Ramsden

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Clare in the Community

Series 9

Panic Room

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 5^th Feb 2014, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Thu 24^th Sep 2020, 05:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Clare is forced to confront an old phobia after a regular client meeting takes an unusual turn. Stars Sally Phillips. From 2014. Show more

Contributors

Clare:: Sally Phillips
Brian:: Alex Lowe
Nali:: Nina Conti
Megan:: Nina Conti
Ray:: Richard Lumsden
Terry Dobson:: Richard Lumsden
Helen:: Liza Tarbuck
Libby:: Sarah Kendall
Joan:: Sarah Thom
Producer:: Alexandra Smith
Writer:: Harry Venning
Writer:: David Ramsden

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Clare in the Community

Series 5

It's Good to Talk

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 11^th Mar 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 17^th Mar 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make. Stars Sally Phillips. From March 2009. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 5

Girls on Film

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Mar 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 10^th Mar 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Clare has a new student, Brian has football problems and the Centre is the subject of a movie. With Nina Conti. From March 2009. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 5

Too Cool for School

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 25^th Feb 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 3^rd Mar 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Surprisingly, control freak and social worker Clare makes some cool new friends. Stars Sally Phillips. From February 2009. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 5

Garden Party

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 18^th Mar 2009, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 24^th Mar 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Clare throws a street party, Brian explores the female mind and a kitten goes missing. Stars Sally Phillips. From March 2009.
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Clare in the Community

Series 6

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 4^th Dec 2019, 23:00 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Fri 12^th May 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Caring social worker Clare Barker is now Acting Team Leader at the Family Centre. Stars Sally Phillips. From May 2010. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 6

Luck of the Irish

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 7^th Jun 2010, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 19^th May 2023, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Caring social worker Clare Barker is delighted to discover she has an Irish ancestor. Stars Sally Phillips. From June 2010. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 6

Episode 1: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 31^st May 2010, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Mon 9^th Jun 2014, 02:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Sony Award-winning comedy. Caring social worker Clare Barker is now Acting Team Leader at the Family Centre. Stars Sally Phillips. From May 2010.

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Clare in the Community

Series 3

Brenda's Birthday

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 1^st Jan 2007, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 15^th Apr 2022, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

The bossy social worker is coerced into organising a children's party. Stars Sally Phillips and Alex Lowe. From January 2007. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 3

Clare's Last Stand

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 22^nd Jan 2007, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 6^th May 2022, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

The bossy social worker's nemesis Peggy issues a challenge that she can't refuse. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2007. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 3

Letter From America

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 18^th Dec 2006, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Sat 2^nd Apr 2022, 12:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

The bossy social worker needs a new place to stay - and has an unusual, new pen pal. Stars Sally Phillips. From December 2006. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 3

Episode 2: Merry Christmas Mrs Lawrence

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 25^th Dec 2006, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 8^th Apr 2022, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

The bossy social worker faces festivities with her laid-back parents. Stars Sally Phillips and Gemma Craven. From December 2007. Show more

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Clare in the Community

Series 3

We Need To Talk About Brian

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 8^th Jan 2007, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Fri 22^nd Apr 2022, 04:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for 2 months

Preparing to move house - the bossy social worker makes a disturbing discovery. Stars Sally Phillips. From January 2007. Show more

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