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Episode 4

With 2000 snails in Alex's shed, there are fears they will take over the village. Stars Gerard Foster and Geoffrey Palmer. From 2001.

Beverly convinces Alex to lecture the inmates at Bedley prison about his passion for snails.

He now has 2,000 of them in his shed - and there are fears that they may take over the village...

Starring Geoffrey Palmer and Gerard Foster.

Gerard Foster's comedy drama about a man with an unusual hobby.

George ..... Geoffrey Palmer
Beverley ..... Angela Thorne
Alex ..... Gerard Foster
Rose ..... Miranda Hart
Colette ..... Magall Domec

Producer: Jane Berthoud

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2001.

30 minutes

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