Harry Venning has 5 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 11 narrators, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 4 ratings. The most-rated is Clare in the Community.
Clare in the Community
Summary
These six episodes find Clare Barker, the social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions, struggling once again to control her professional and private life.
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Clare in the Community: Series 10
Summary
The complete 10th series of the Sony Award-winning comedy series - plus a Christmas special.
"The best comedy on radio." (Moira Petty, The Stage)
Clare Barker, the social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions, continues to struggle with her professional and private lives in these seven hilarious episodes, which include a special Christmas edition of the show.
In 'Christmas with Clare Barker', Clare is working through the holidays and has had enough of the whole seasonal shebang. But will a chance encounter bring back a bit of festive magic?
Series 10 sees Brian going on a fitness kick and joining a men's group. Clare, meanwhile, gets involved with a TV producer making a documentary about the Sparrowhawk estate; faces some home truths at a family funeral; attempts to cooperate with her estranged sister; and intervenes with Nali's ex-husband. Plus the Sparrowhawk team work together to overcome a little problem in the office and hold a leaving do, taking the opportunity to reminisce.
Sally Phillips stars as Clare, with a supporting cast including Alex Lowe as Brian and Nina Conti as Nali/Megan.
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Clare in the Community: Series 12
Summary
The 12th and final series of the hilarious BBC Radio 4 sitcom starring Sally Phillips as the social worker with a dedicated social conscience (unless it's inconvenient for her).
The Sony Award-winning comedy series returns for the last time, as we bid farewell to Clare and her ongoing struggle to control both her professional and private life. In today's Big Society there are plenty of challenges out there for an involved, caring social worker. Or even Clare.
These six episodes see her once again indulging her control freakery as she interferes in other people's lives on both a professional and personal basis. At the Sparrowhawk Family Centre, Clare’s feeling the pressure - her clients are as awkward as ever, new student Cilla still needs her unique brand of mentoring and Mrs Singh continues to be a thorn in her side. And back at home, there are problems and surprises in store. Can she finally crack work and family life and get her rocky relationship with Brian back on track - or does fate have other ideas?
After 15 years, 12 series and 74 episodes, it’s crunch time for Clare....
Sally Phillips stars as Clare, with Alex Lowe as Brian, Nina Conti as Nali, Gbemisola Ikumelo as Cilla and Nina Wadia as Mrs Singh.
Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden
Produced by Alexandra Smith
Production Coordinator: Beverly Tagg
Studio Managers: Jill Abram, Marc Willcox, Gary Newman
First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 24 September 2019
Cast
Clare……………………………Sally Phillips
Brian……………………………Alex Lowe
Ray……………………………Richard Lumsden
Simon……………………………Andrew Wincott
Libby……………………………Sarah Kendall
Joan……………………………Sarah Thom
Nali……………………………Nina Conti
Mrs Singh……………………………Nina Wadia
Cilla……………………………Gbemisola Ikumelo
With Rebecca Root, George Fouracres, Jenni Murray, Jenny Bede and Rosie Cavalier
Episode guide
'Heartbroken'
'I Predict a Riot'
'Questions Questions'
'Unlucky Louis'
'Ray of Sunshine'
'Killing Clare'
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Clare in the Community, Series 11
Summary
Sally Phillips stars as the social worker with all the PC jargon but none of the practical solutions in a further six episodes of the radio sitcom. Duration: 3 hours approx. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2017 Harry Venning and David Ramsden (P)2017 BBC Digital Audio
Clare in the Community
Summary
Sally Phillips stars as Clare in this sparkling collection of 13 comic episodes. Clare Barker, the social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions, returns in these 13 episodes, which includes a special instalment recorded live at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. As if the upheaval of moving offices and embracing hot-desking weren’t enough for Clare and her colleagues at the Sparrowhawk Family Centre, the threat of redundancies hangs over them, as do the horrors of a team-building exercise. Together they must deal with shattering news concerning Ray, whilst on more than one occasion Clare finds herself in hot water at work. Meanwhile at home the challenges of raising their son puts a terrible strain on Clare and Brian’s marriage, one which even relationship counselling can’t repair. Just how will it all turn out in the end? Written by Harry Venning and David Ramsden, and with a supporting cast including Alex Lowe, Nina Conti, Richard Lumsden and Liza Tarbuck, the exploits of Clare continue to delight and entertain her legion of fans.
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