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Old Problem

Second Thoughts Series 4
Episode 4 of 6

Bill gets an unwanted birthday surprise, while Dennis's attempt to woo Liza backfires. Stars Lynda Bellingham. From July 1992.

Bill is on the receiving end of a birthday surprise he doesn't want.

Meanwhile Dennis's attempts to capture the glamorous Liza backfire.

Starring Lynda Bellingham and James Bolam.

Sitcom about the battles of Bill and Faith, whilst balancing the demands of his ex-wife and her teenage children.

Faith 鈥�. Lynda Bellingham
Bill 鈥�. James Bolam
Liza 鈥�. Belinda Lang
Hannah 鈥�. Julia Sawalha
Joe 鈥�. Mark Denham
Richard 鈥�. Geoffrey Whitehead
Dennis 鈥�. Brian Bowles
Chris 鈥�. Peter Gunn

Inspired by the real lives of its writers, husband and wife Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie.

A TV version made by LWT for ITV appeared in 1991.

Producer: Paul Schlesinger

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in July 1992.

30 minutes

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