Bangers and Mash (radio show)

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Bangers and Mash was a single-series radio comedy programme that aired from January to February 1999. There were six half-hour episodes and it was broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Written by Katie Hims, and starring Mark Straker, Gerard McDermott, and Catherine Harvey, the show centred on former nun Martina and her (mis)adventures working for a financially-troubled catering company. [1]

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  1. BBC Radio 4 Extra - Bangers and Mash - Episode Guide