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5. Found Wanting

Robert decides to save Barbara from biker Andy, so enlists Father Benedict as an avenger. Stars Brenda Blethyn. From March 1993.

To Robert's dismay, his sister, Barbara, is about to succumb to temptation in the shape of biker Andy Hunt.

His mother can't help to save her, so he enlists the help of Father Benedict as an avenger...

A six-part black comedy by Martin Davies.

Father Benedict …… Desmond Barrit
Mrs Patterson …… Brenda Blethyn
Robert Patterson …… Paul Parris
Barbara Patterson …… Charlotte Coleman
Guy Entwhistle …… Martino Lazzeri
Andy Hunt …… Mark Straker
Janet…… Claire Skinner

Producer: Lissa Evans

First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in March 1993.

30 minutes

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