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Alison and Maud is a radio programme written by Sue Limb which aired in two series from December 2002 to April 2004. There were twelve 25 minute episodes in total and it was originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and has subsequently been repeated on BBC Radio 7 and BBC Radio 4 Extra. It stars Denise Coffey and Miriam Margolyes together with other cast members of Limb's previous Radio 4 comedy series The Wordsmiths at Gorsemere . [1]

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References

  1. Lavalie, John (21 July 2005). "Alison and Maud". epguides.com. Retrieved 9 October 2019.