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The Diet
Beverley’s on a diet. Will her mum Nelly be inspired to join her? Stars Mollie Sugden and Patricia Brake. From 1980.
Beverley’s on a diet. Will her mum Nelly be inspired to join her?
A Radio 2 series from the early ‘80s starring Mollie Sugden as Nelly, the eponymous mother, and Patricia Brake as her 38 year-old daughter, Beverley, who has never married. The two women live together in Purley, Surrey.
Written by Christopher Sykes.
Nelly …. Mollie Sugden
Beverley …. Patricia Brake
Mr Spencer …. Frank Thornton
Hugh Bailey King …. David Lodge
Producer: Martin Fisher
First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 2 in May 1980.
On radio
Tue 17 Feb 2026
07:00
Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
- Tue 17 Feb 2026 07:00Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 17 Feb 2026 12:00Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
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