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Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris. Starring Su Pollard and Gorden Kaye. From 1993.

Dithering Bernard tries to get engaged to his flighty partner Iris.

Will she manage to persuade Bernard to buy her an engagement ring at last?

Starring Gorden Kaye and Su Pollard.

Vince Powell’s sitcom about the turbulent relationship of an odd couple.

Iris ...... Su Pollard
Bernard ...... Gorden Kaye
Wilf ...... David Ross
Daisy ...... Paula Tilbrook
Mr Foley ...... Peter Wheeler
Mr Matthews ...... John Jardine
Miss Parker ...... Julie Higginson

Vince Powell (1928–2009) wrote for many popular TV sitcoms including Love Thy Neighbour, For the Love of Ada and Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width.

Producer: Mike Craig

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in February 1993.

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30 minutes

Last on

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