Sally Phillips is back again mainly because Clare Barker, the social worker who likes absolutely nothing much better than interfering in other people’s lives about both a professional and personal basis. And in today’s Big Society there are plenty of challenges out now there for an involved, caring social worker. As well as Clare. These six shows see her embracing hot-desking; looking at expenses; worrying about redundancy – and attempting to absorb some shattering news approximately Ray. Plus, there’s an awkward second when she bumps into Thomas’ beloved ex-nanny (who Clare sacked); a crisis on the Sparrowhawk Family members Centre as well as the unwelcome prospect of a go to from Brian’s mom. Sally Phillips celebrities as Clare, with Alex Lowe as Brian, Nina Conti as Megan/Nali, Richard Lumsden as Ray, Liza Tarbuck as Helen, Sarah Kendall as Libby and Andrew Wincott as Simon.