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Radio 4 Extra,12 Jul 2001,30 mins

Series Series 1

The Carpet Sweeper

Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting

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Buying a new carpet sweeper for her elderly neighbour Betty sparks a major operation for Linda. The first of two comedy series written by and starring Linda Smith. Linda takes on the mantle of the United Nations as she tries to broker a fragile peace between her morbid elderly neighbour Betty and her live-in builder Chris. In the strife-torn streets of East London, can bingo and musical theatre ever be reconciled? Linda ...... Linda Smith Chris ...... Chris Neill Betty ...... Margaret John Worra ...... Femi Elufowoju Jr Other parts played by: Jeremy Hardy Martin Hyder Guest appearances from: Rabbi Lionel Blue Jenni Murray Producer: Lucy Armitage First broadcast on 91福利社 Radio 4 in July 2001.

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