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Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting

Series 2

Episode 5: Neighbourhood Watch

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sprung from his high-security facility, can Neighbourhood Watch find Sir Cliff the tortoise? With Jeremy Hardy. From July 2002. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

Buying a new carpet sweeper for her elderly neighbour Betty sparks a major operation for Linda. With Jeremy Hardy. From 2001. Show more

Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting

Series 2

Episode 3: Museum of East End Life

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

An upturned whelk-shaped heritage centre causes more damage to the comedian's home life. With Jeremy Hardy. From June 2002. Show more

Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting

Series 2

Episode 4: New Islington

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

With London's East End house prices going stratospheric, the comedian gets a valuation. With Jeremy Hardy. From June 2002. Show more

Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting

Series 2

Episode 2: Poltergeist

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

An angry ghost is unleashed, and Linda's live-in builder Chris reveals an unwanted gift. With Jeremy Hardy. From June 2002. Show more

Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting

Series 2

Episode 1: Fragile Peace

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Linda attempts to broker a peace deal between her builder Chris and her neighbour Betty. With Jeremy Hardy. From June 2002. Show more

Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting

Series 2

Episode 6: The End of Timewasting

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Romance at the fair beckons for Chris, and Sir Cliff the tortoise is due for a bionic refit. With Jeremy Hardy. From July 2002. Show more

Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting

Series 1

Opera, Gas and Gardening

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

Available for years

When neighbour Betty gets involved with Ground Force, an unlikely team of gardeners arrives. With Jeremy Hardy. From July 2001. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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At a Brit art exhibition, Linda tries getting some Jack the Ripper letters authenticated. With Don Estelle. From July 2001. Show more

Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting

Series 1

A Day Trip to Romney Marsh

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Linda and chums head to the coast, letting the train increase the strain. With Jeremy Hardy and Mark Steel. From August 2001. Show more

Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting

Series 1

Coffins, Funerals and Nursing Homes

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Accompanying neighbour Betty to a funeral, Linda encounters a mislaid eco-warrior. With Rob Newman. From August 2001. Show more

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 7Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Linda's procrastinating live-in builder finds fame, and Betty has worries. With Mark Steel. From August 2001. Show more