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Fragile Peace
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Linda attempts to broker a peace deal between her builder Chris and her neighbour Betty. With Jeremy Hardy. From June 2002.
Linda takes on the mantle of Kofi Annan.
She's trying to broker a fragile peace between her elderly neighbour Betty and live-in builder Chris. In the strife-torn streets of East London.
Can bingo and musical theatre ever be reconciled?
Sitcom written by and starring Linda Smith.
With:
Femi Elufowoju Jnr
Jeremy Hardy
Margaret John
Martin Hyder
Chris Neill
Producer: Jon Rolph
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in June 2002.
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