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Audio Comedy - CITC - S7

Series seven
Brian is eventually forgiven for his infidelity with Nali's sister and Clare accepts his proposal of marriage, while Nali enters Conservative politics. Andrew Wincott returns as Simon.

No. Episode No. Title Original airdate

37 1 "The Prisoner" 23 September 2011
The shock of Brian's infidelity still has not worn off, and Nali could be an even more serious inside threat than Clare realised. Clare is arrested and put into a prison cell and finds support from a Woman Police Officer.

38 2 "To Kill a Mocking Bird" 30 September 2011
Clare ends her relationship with Brian and is surprised by her colleagues' reaction to the news, especially Megan who sees this as a chance to ask Brian out. Meanwhile Brian and Simon find humane ways to put an injured bird out of its misery.

39 3 "Rude Girl" 7 October 2011
Clare feels that she may be out of touch with today's young people's language so asks the young heating engineer Daniel for some trendy phrases to use. Meanwhile, Brian's attempts at romantic gestures with Clare fail to impress.

40 4 "Debt of Honour" 14 October 2011
Clare is being plagued by Brian's marriage proposals and her driving lessons lead to an unexpected encounter with someone with a criminal past who seems to show his appreciation for giving him a lift. However, he overhears how Clare could "murder" Brian. There is also an unveiling of a piece of public art at the Sparrowhawk Family Centre.

41 5 "Heroes" 21 October 2011
Clare has a new student worker Bradley Bigg, the working class singer-songwriter who made an impression on her as a teenager, Brian breaks some bad news to Nali, and Helen enthusiastically adopts the role of health and safety officer.

42 6 "Basic Attraction" 28 October 2011
Clare and Brian are finally about to get married, though one particular woman[clarification needed] is determined that the wedding should not take place.

Audio Comedy - CITC - S8

Series eight
No. Episode No. Title Original airdate

43 1 "Hot Desk" 2 January 2013
Clare and her colleagues have to move offices. Brian's authority at school is undermined by a trendy teenage poet.

44 2 "On Expenses" 9 January 2013
With society collapsing all around her, Clare is appalled to be stuck indoors bean-counting. Then the Sparrowhawk Family centre's expenses do not add up.

45 3 "Fifty Shades of Ray" 16 January 2013
Clare and her colleagues are worried that Ray has a serious illness so Clare agrees to go on a battle reenactment trip with him.

46 4 "Nanny State" 23 January 2013
Clare meets her ex-nanny Nali in a cafe hoping that she will come back to work for her.

47 5 "The Scapegoat" 30 January 2013
Clare plays along with the team's method of privately insulting clients, unaware that a client can hear her. Brian is looking forward to being head of the department.

48 6 "The Parent Trap" 6 February 2013
Clare finally becomes team leader (in Libby's absence) and is keen to see the fruits of Megan's football sessions. Brian's mother (Hannah Gordon) visits and outstays her welcome. The first appearance by social worker Joan Hastings.
Edinburgh special

49 1 "In Treatment" 27 August 2013
Clare and Brian decide to try relationship counselling. The male counsellor seems very fond of Clare and dismissive of Brian. Recorded in the BBC tent at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013.

Audio Comedy - CITC - S9

Series nine
Joan Hastings becomes a regular character (introduced in series 8, episode 6) as Megan's maternity cover.

No. Episode No. Title Original airdate

50 1 "Stand By Your Man" 8 January 2014
Clare returns to work after fleeing her honeymoon. Brian still tries to fit in with other couples.

51 2 "In Blog We Trust" 15 January 2014
Clare becomes convinced that Sparrowhawk Centre is the home of a blogger called `The Secret Social Worker'. Brian goes on a date in an attempt to move on.

52 3 "Away Day Wey Hey" 22 January 2014
Clare and the rest of the Sparrowhawk team are forced to take part in a team-building away day, much to Clare's disapproval.

53 4 "Driven to Extremes" 29 January 2014
Clare is facing a disciplinary tribunal after a seemingly straightforward job goes awry and finds a helping hand from Joan.

54 5 "Panic Room" 5 February 2014
Clare is forced to confront an old phobia after a regular home visit takes an unusual turn. Fortunately, Helen is on hand to help. In the pub Brian meets someone to do the quiz with. Megan and Joan realise they both enjoy reciting platitudes.

55 6 "Come Dine With Me" 12 February 2014
Clare finally finds time for romance, while Brian finds a cheap flat comes with unusual conditions and Nali has a memorable first day at her new job.
Christmas With...
No. Episode No. Title Original airdate

56 1 "Christmas With Clare Barker" 29 December 2014
Part 4 of 6 "Christmas With..." seasonal comedy programmes. Other episodes involve Damien Trench (In and Out of the Kitchen) and Ed Reardon (Ed Reardon's Week).
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