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0101The New Seeker2013100320160316 (BBC7)
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Made redundant by an Essex job centre, Stuart must return to his former workplace.

He's convinced he did a better job than his ex-colleagues who are still there. But he was content to work there, especially because of Senior Job Seeker Advisor, Nicola who he had a one night stand with during half time of the England- Portugal game in 2006. He still holds out for a relationship to blossom even though seven years have gone by.

Now stuck on the other side of the desk with the unemployed, Stuart is reunited with Joe and Terry two old school friends that Stuart outgrew eons ago.

Steven Burge's comedy about the characters who frequent a Job Centre in the Essex town of Rayleigh.

Starring Matthew Horne and Daniel Mays.

Dave Manager - Alex Lowe

Mr Dibble - Alex Lowe

Mr Manford - Alex Lowe

Mr Everett - Alex Lowe

Mr Gleason - Michael Bertenshaw

Mrs Wilcox - Philippa Stanton

Mrs Rahman - Bharti Patel

Producer: Katie Tyrrell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013.

Stuart is made redundant from his post at the job centre.

0102The Diary2013101020180123 (BBC7)
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Stuart is concerned that the gift he left Nicola in her desk drawer could be misinterpreted.

In fact, it's the worst gift in the history of gifts. Joe, uncharacteristically, offers to help and retrieve the gift (during a diversion created by Gary Probert). Joe only manages to make matters worse - or does he? Stuart could actually be finally getting somewhere with Nicola.

Steven Burge's comedy about the staff and the clients who frequent a Job Centre in the Essex town of Rayleigh.

Starring Matthew Horne and Daniel Mays.

Mr Rutherford - Alex Lowe

Mr Knowledge - Alex Lowe

Mrs Rossiter - Hannah Wood

Producer: Katie Tyrrell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013.

Stuart is concerned the gift he left for Nicola in her desk could be misinterpreted.

0103That Bloke Keeps Looking At Us2013101720160330 (BBC7)
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There's a bloke sitting at the other end of the Job Centre waiting room. Joe, Terry and Stuart try and work out who he is.

He starts giving the three lads, evil looks. Joe becomes adamant that he is a hitman sent by the Food Standards Agency. Terry thinks it might be a bloke from Benefits fraud. Whoever he is they're determined not to be intimidated and return the evil looks.

Steven Burge's comedy about the staff and the clients who frequent a Job Centre in the Essex town of Rayleigh.

Starring Matthew Horne and Daniel Mays.

Mr Rocastle - Tony Way

Bill Parfitt - David Seddon

George Dorset - Alex Lowe

Mandy Dorset - Bharti Patel

Mr Boland - Michael Bertenshaw

Producer: Katie Tyrrell.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013.

There's a bloke at the other end of the waiting area who starts to unnerve the boys.

0104The Scratchcard2013102420160406 (BBC7)
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Joe and Terry replace Stuart with new best friend Janice. She's never worked - except as a human guinea pig for pharmaceutical trials and she drinks during the day - she is officially the bestest person they've ever met.

As well as being usurped by Janice, Stuart is usurped by Gary Probert who has unbelievably and appallingly taken over his job at the Job Centre and is working very closely with Nicola.

Steven Burge's comedy about the staff and the clients who frequent a Job Centre in the Essex town of Rayleigh.

Starring Matthew Horne and Daniel Mays.

Mr Dancer - Tony Way

Janice - Sally Grace

Dave Manager - Alex Lowe

Kevin Rush - Alex Lowe

Teresa Glock - Bharti Patel

Mr Bishop - David Seddon

Producer: Katie Tyrrell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013.

0105The Baby2013103120160413 (BBC7)
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Someone's left a baby under Terry's seat. When the owner doesn't come back, Stuart, Joe and Terry have to look after it.

They argue about if they were in Three Men and a Baby, which character they'd be. Obviously, all three of them want to be Tom Selleck.

Stuart has a brainwave and uses the baby to show Nicola how mature and grown up he is, and in a moment of inspiration he claims it's his adopted child.

This moment of inspiration turns out to be a moment of stupidity when Stuart is challenged by the incensed mother who returns to find her baby in a papoose strapped to Stuart. She blames the father.

Who is the father?

Steven Burge's comedy about the staff and the clients who frequent a Job Centre in the Essex town of Rayleigh.

Starring Matthew Horne and Daniel Mays.

Ribena - Hannah Wood

Mr Brooks - Alex Lowe

Tom Boddle - Alex Lowe

Mrs Kangalee - Bharti Patel

Policewoman - Philippa Stanton

Policeman - Michael Bertenshaw

Producer: Katie Tyrrell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013.

Someone has left a baby at the jobcentre. Comedy from 2013.

0106 LASTSeek Hard2013110720160420 (BBC7)
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It's an unusual day in the Job Centre when armed robbers, having been cornered by police after doing a bank job across the road, take everyone hostage.

This could be Stuart's chance to prove to Nicola he's a hero. He needs to do something spectacular to compete with her past boyfriend who Joe claims was none other than Christian Bale.

Steven Burge's comedy about the staff and the clients who frequent a Job Centre in the Essex town of Rayleigh.

Starring Mathew Horne and Daniel Mays.

Ribena - Hannah Wood

Mr Harty - Alex Lowe

Dave - Alex Lowe

Mrs S - Sally Grace

Mr A - Ben Crowe

Mr G - Paul Chequer

Policeman - Sean Murray

Producer: Katie Tyrrell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013.

Events at the job centre mean Stuart could finally prove to Nicola that he is a bit heroic

0201So What Did I Miss?2015060420190924 (BBC7)
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Stuart is back from America, and there's been big changes at the Essex job centre while he's been away.

Starring Mathew Horne, Daniel Mays, Tony Way and Zahra Ahmadi.

Return of the job seeking sitcom written by Steve Burge.

Stuart ------ Mathew Horne

Joseph ------ Daniel Mays

Terry ----- Tony Way

Nicola ------ Zahra Ahmadi

Vanessa ----- Natalie Walter

Gary Probert ----- Steve Oram

Ralph ------ Ian Conningham

Mr Thompson ------ Sam Dale

Producer: Victoria Lloyd

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2015.

Stuart is back from America, and there have been big changes while he's been away.

0202The Wedding Crushers2015061120191001 (BBC7)
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Stuart and Vanessa are keen to plan their wedding, but not everyone is happy for them.

Starring Mathew Horne, Daniel Mays, Tony Way and Zahra Ahmadi.

Job seeking sitcom written by Steve Burge.

Stuart ------ Mathew Horne

Joseph ------ Daniel Mays

Terry ----- Tony Way

Nicola ------ Zahra Ahmadi

Vanessa ----- Natalie Walter

Gary Probert ----- Steve Oram

Mr Putter ------ Ian Conningham

Kenny ------ Sam Dale

Producer: Victoria Lloyd

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2015.

0203I Kissed A Bear, And I Liked It2015061820191008 (BBC7)
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Stuart needs to bond with Vanessa's parents, and Joe and Terry raise an egg.

Starring Mathew Horne, Daniel Mays, Tony Way and Zahra Ahmadi.

Sitcom set in an Essex job centre written by Steve Burge.

Stuart ------ Matthew Horne

Joseph ------ Daniel Mays

Terry ----- Tony Way

Nicola ------ Zahra Ahmadi

Vanessa ----- Natalie Walter

Gary Probert ----- Steve Oram

Producer: Victoria Lloyd

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2015.

Stuart needs to bond with Vanessa's parents and Joe and Terry raise an egg.

0204Stu's Birthday2015062520191015 (BBC7)
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It's Stuart's birthday, and Joe and Terry want to throw him a party. Meanwhile Nicola meets a very handsome man.

Starring Mathew Horne, Daniel Mays, Tony Way and Zahra Ahmadi.

Sitcom set in an Essex job centre written by Steve Burge.

Stuart - Mathew Horne

Vanessa - Natalie Walter

Producer: Victoria Lloyd

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2015.

It's Stuart's birthday, and Joe and Terry plan a bash. Nicola meets a very handsome man.

0205The Eight Letter Word2015070220191022 (BBC7)
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Stuart says something very silly, and Nicola tries to impress Vanessa to gain her confidence.

Starring Mathew Horne, Daniel Mays, Tony Way and Zahra Ahmadi.

Sitcom set in an Essex job centre written by Steve Burge.

Stuart ------ Matthew Horne

Joseph ------ Daniel Mays

Terry ----- Tony Way

Nicola ------ Zahra Ahmadi

Vanessa ----- Natalie Walter

Gary Probert ----- Steve Oram

Producer: Victoria Lloyd.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2015.

Stuart says something very silly, and Nicola tries to become Vanessa's confidante.

Stuart says something very silly and Nicola tries to become Vanessa's confidante. Starring Mathew Horne. From July 2015.

0206 LASTThe Boy With The Wogan Tattoo2015070920191029 (BBC7)
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It's the morning after Stuart's stag night, his back hurts, and Mr Big is looking for him...

Starring Mathew Horne, Daniel Mays, Tony Way and Zahra Ahmadi.

Sitcom set in an Essex job centre written by Steve Burge.

Stuart ------ Mathew Horne

Joseph ------ Daniel Mays

Terry ----- Tony Way

Nicola ------ Zahra Ahmadi

Vanessa ----- Natalie Walter

Gary Probert ----- Steve Oram

Producer: Victoria Lloyd.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2015.

It's the morning after Stuart's stag night - his back hurts and Mr Big's looking for him.

It's the morning after Stuart's stag night - his back hurts and Mr Big is looking for him. Stars Mathew Horne. From 2015.