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Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting Series 1
Episode 3 of 6

When neighbour Betty gets involved with Ground Force, an unlikely team of gardeners arrives. With Jeremy Hardy. From July 2001.

When Linda's neighbour Betty invites the Ground Force team round, some unlikely gardeners arrive.

Comedy series written by and starring Linda Smith.

Linda ...... Linda Smith
Chris ...... Chris Neill
Betty ...... Margaret John

Other parts played by:

Jeremy Hardy
Hattie Hayridge
Martin Hyder

Producer: Lucy Armitage

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2001.

30 minutes

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