Holding The Baby
As Mike's big snooker match approaches, a childcare crisis is looming. Stars John McArdle and Sherrie Hewson. From 1999.
As Mike's big snooker match approaches and a variety of underhand dealings come to a head, a childcare crisis occurs for the babysitting circle.
Who will be left holding the baby?
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
Vanessa Percival .... Melissa Sinden
Doug Lewis .... Shaun Parkes
Carla McInnan .... Maxine Burth
Trish Abbas .... Jane Hazelgrove
Mike Quiqley .... Andrew Whyment
Emma .... Tara Prendergast
Crystal .... Holly Grainger
Hayley .... Jane Cawdron
Benedict .... Oliver Hamilton
Edmund .... Christopher Limond
Jessica .... Gemma Salusbury
Director: Andy Jordan
First broadcast on 91¸£ÀûÉç Radio 4 in June 1999.
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