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Maria and Richard have a happy marriage, no children, but their house is falling down.

It looks like there's only one thing for it - they'll have to start taking in lodgers...

Stars Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn.

House share comedy about taking in lodgers.

Written by Lucy Flannery.

Ruby ...... Diane Louise-Jordan

Bank Manager ...... Francesca Ryan

Shop Assistant ...... Sarah Parkinson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1993.

Maria and Richard are forced to take in lodgers to pay off debt.

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Now they've got students Paul and Ruby as lodgers, Maria and Richard are finding out they're not as young and groovy as they'd thought...

Stars Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn.

House share comedy about taking in lodgers written by Lucy Flannery.

Ruby ...... Diane Louise-Jordan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1993.

Maria and Richard get to know Paul and Ruby just a little too well.

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Student lodgers Paul and Ruby's scheme to sell off some old toys hiding in the attic, causes strife for homeowners Maria and Richard.

Stars Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn.

House share comedy about having to take in lodgers by Lucy Flannery.

Ruby ...... Diane Louise-Jordan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1993.

Paul and Ruby's scheme to cash in on some attic treasure causes a panic.

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It's party-time for students Paul and Ruby, but posh hote-time for Maria and Richard - and never the two shall meet, or shall they..?

Stars Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn.

House share comedy about life with lodgers written by Lucy Flannery.

Ruby ...... Diane Louise-Jordan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1993.

It is time to party for students Paul and Ruby, but Maria and Richard hit a posh hotel.

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It's a full moon, Ruby's away and Paul's lovelorn.

Will Maria's matchmaking succeed - and will Richard ever finish the gardening?

Stars Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn.

House share comedy about life with lodgers written by Lucy Flannery.

Ruby ...... Diane Louise-Jordan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1993.

It's a full moon, Ruby is away and Paul is lovelorn. Will Maria's matchmaking succeed?

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Richard and Paul are entering a half-marathon, but Maria and Ruby are off down the pub.

Stars Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn.

House share comedy about life with lodgers written by Lucy Flannery.

Ruby ...... Diane Louise-Jordan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1993.

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Paul's got his heart set on Ruby, Ruby's thinking of her missing guinea pig, Maria's plotting to get rid of the DJ rig and Richard's mind's set on a skip...

Lucy Flannery's Writers' Guild award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard who take in lodgers.

With Vivienne Rochester and Nelson David.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1995.

Richard and Maria want to declutter, and Ruby has guinea pig worries.

Stars Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn.

Lucy Flannery's Writers' Guild award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard who take in lodgers to pay off debts.

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Paul's after Ruby, Ruby misses her pet, Marie's plotting and Richard's decluttering. Stars Patrick Barlow. From January 1995.

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When everyone's gone down with a cold, including the amateur DJ, there's only one person who can save the day ...

Lucy Flannery's Writers' Guild award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard who take in lodgers.

Ruby ...... Vivienne Rochester.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1995.

Richard finds himself propelled into the limelight as a superstar DJ.

Richard finds himself propelled into the limelight as a superstar DJ. With Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn. From February 1995.

When everyone's gone down with a cold, including the amateur DJ, there's only one person who can save the day...

Stars Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn.

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Maria is stuck for a subject for her article, Ruby's dissertation is going nowhere and all Paul and Richard can do is ogle supermodels ...

Lucy Flannery's Writers' Guild award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard who take in lodgers.

Ruby ...... Vivienne Rochester.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1995.

Maria is in the grip of a writer's block. Will her housemates help?

Maria is in the grip of a writer's block. Will her housemates help? With Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn. From February 1995.

Stars Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn.

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When Maria's oldest friend Ellen comes to stay, they can hear their biological clocks ticking very loudly. Richard, Paul and Ruby steer clear.

Lucy Flannery's Writers' Guild award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard who take in lodgers.

Ellen ...... Helen Atkinson-Wood

Ruby ...... Vivienne Rochester

With Chris Emmett.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1995.

Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up.

Richard is less than thrilled when Maria's flighty friend turns up. Stars Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn. From February 1995.

Ruby ...... Vivienne Rochester.

Council Officer ...... Chris Emmett

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When Paul delivers an ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune-teller with Maria tells them more than they bargained for.

Lucy Flannery's Writers' Guild award-winning sitcom about the struggles of Maria and Richard and their lodgers.

Lucy Flannery's Writers' Guild award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard who take in lodgers.

Madame Terry ...... Sally Grace

With Sarah Parkinson, Vivienne Rochester, Joanna Brookes and Matthew Bell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1995.

After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising.

After Paul's ultimatum to Ruby, a visit to a fortune teller with Maria proves surprising. With Sally Grace. From February 1995.

Stars Patrick Barlow and Barbara Flynn.

With:

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Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space.

Lucy Flannery's sitcom about the struggles of Maria and Richard and their lodgers.

Stars Barbara Flynn as Maria, Patrick Barlow as Richard, Linda Polan as Amy and Toby Longworth as Paul.

With Vivienne Rochester.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1995.

Paul and Ruby are thinking of moving out, and Maria needs more space. Stars Barbara Flynn and Patrick Barlow. From March 1995.

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The new baby needs a name and Richard doesn't want to reveal one of his.

Series 3 of Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

Maria - . Barbara Flynn

Richard - . Patrick Barlow

Amy - . Linda Polan

Ruby - . Vivienne Rochester

Paul - . Dave Lamb

The Barrister - . Sally Grace

The Judge - . Brian Bowles

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1997.

The new baby needs a name and Richard does not want to reveal one of his.

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Maria needs a day out, so Paul has to look after the baby - but can he be trusted?

Series 3 of Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

Stars Barbara Flynn as Maria, Patrick Barlow as Richard, Linda Polan as Amy, Vivienne Rochester as Ruby, Dave Lamb as Paul, Sally Grace as the Mother and Sarah Parkinson as the Checkout Girl.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1997.

Maria needs a day out so Paul has to look after the baby, but can he be trusted?

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It's havoc in the Reynolds household as the preparations for the baby's naming ceremony reach a climax.

Series 3 of Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

Stars Barbara Flynn as Maria, Patrick Barlow as Richard, Linda Polan as Amy, Vivienne Rochester as Ruby, Dave Lamb as Paul, Sally Grace as Mother and Chris Emmett as Father.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1997.

Havoc in the Reynolds household as all prepare for baby Piglet's naming ceremony.

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Maria turns agony aunt, but is Paul finally turning all grown-up and responsible?

Series 3 of Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

CAST:

Maria - . Barbara Flynn

Richard - . Patrick Barlow

Amy - . Linda Polan

Ruby - . Vivienne Rochester

Paul - . Dave Lamb

The Mother - . Sally Grace

The Checkout Girl - . Sarah Parkinson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1997.

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Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a serious problem with gambling.

Series 3 of Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

CAST:

Maria - . Barbara Flynn

Richard - . Patrick Barlow

Amy - . Linda Polan

Ruby - . Vivienne Rochester

Paul - . Dave Lamb

Betting Shop Assistant - . Amanda Davies

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1997.

Paul has a very serious question to ask Ruby, and Maria is developing a big problem.

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It's time for Paul and Ruby to decide upon their future, which could spell the end of life as we know it at chez Reynolds...

Conclusion of series 3 of Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

Stars Barbara Flynn as Maria, Patrick Barlow as Richard, Linda Polan as Amy, Vivienne Rochester as Ruby and Dave Lamb as Paul.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1997.

The end of an era as first faltering steps are taken, literally and metaphorically.

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Paul and Ruby have moved out of the Reynolds' house, but they're not far away.

Maria and Richard, meanwhile, are getting to grips with a new arrival.

Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

Maria - . Barbara Flynn

Richard - . Patrick Barlow

Ruby - . Vivienne Rochester

Paul - . Dave Lamb

Barrister ....... Sally Grace.

With Sarah Parkinson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1998.

Paul and Ruby have moved out of the Reynolds' house, but not too far away.

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Paul and Ruby are busy house hunting. Meanwhile Maria and Richard are in the money - what will they do with it all?

Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

Maria - . Barbara Flynn

Richard - . Patrick Barlow

Ruby - . Vivienne Rochester

Paul - . Dave Lamb

With Sarah Parkinson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1998.

Maria and Richard receive a windfall, while Paul and Ruby are busy house-hunting.

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Maria and Richard are getting to grips with a welcome new arrival - the nanny.

While Paul and Ruby are about to cope with a rather less welcome arrival...

Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

Maria - . Barbara Flynn

Richard - . Patrick Barlow

Ruby - . Vivienne Rochester

Paul - . Dave Lamb

With Sarah Parkinson and Toby Longworth.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1998.

Maria and Richard hire a nanny, while Paul and Ruby move into their new home.

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Maria and Richard's lives are now being ruled by Eva, the nanny, while Paul and Ruby have to contend with his disreputable cousin, Dave.

Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

Maria - . Barbara Flynn

Richard - . Patrick Barlow

Ruby - . Vivienne Rochester

Paul - . Dave Lamb

With Sarah Parkinson and Toby Longworth.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1998.

Can Maria and Richard help Paul and Ruby get rid of an unwanted guest?

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Paul and Ruby are delighted to see the back of Dave.

Maria and Richard are finding Eva rather harder to get rid of.

Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

Maria - . Barbara Flynn

Richard - . Patrick Barlow

Ruby - . Vivienne Rochester

Paul - . Dave Lamb

With Sarah Parkinson and Toby Longworth.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1998.

Dave's band gets a paying gig and he heads for Manchester, but where does that leave Eva?

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Maria and Richard have their lives back. For Paul and Ruby, it's decision time...

The conclusion of Lucy Flannery's award-winning sitcom about Maria and Richard Reynolds and their lodgers.

Maria - . Barbara Flynn

Richard - . Patrick Barlow

Ruby - . Vivienne Rochester

Paul - . Dave Lamb

Eva - . Sarah Parkinson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1998.

Richard, Maria and Paul's wishes come true, but the same can't be said for poor Ruby.