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Tussles in a Theme Village by Emma Harper

Episode 1 of 4

Poached by her local radio station, columnist Emma’s gossip show slot stirs up the villagers. Stars Marcia Warren. From 2001.

Ex-headmistress Emma Harper writes a column for a village newspaper.

But when she's poached by the local radio station, her gossip programme causes controversy, anger and revenge...

The first of four character based comedies written by Don Howarth

Emma ...... Marcia Warren
Vicar ...... Geoff Holman
Sid ...... David Holt
Mrs Cowley ...... Sara Coward
Mr Mole ...... Ian Brooker
Ms Spratt ...... Sharon Muircroft
Major Drum ...... Robert Uster

Director: Julie Beckett

Producer: Sue Wilson

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in January 2001.

30 minutes

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Fri 6 Jun 2025 14:30

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