Comedy by Harry Venning and David Ramsden. Clare Barker is a social worker with all the politically correct jargon but none of the practical solutions. 5/6. The Redcap Clare has a new student social worker with an army background, which is good as Clare doesn't have time to toughen up trainees. Clare ...... Sally Phillips Brian ...... Alex Lowe Mr Bell ...... Mark Straker Titty ...... Geraldine McNulty Simon ...... Andrew Wincott Ray ...... Richard Lumsden Helen ...... Gemma Craven Irene ...... Ellen Thomas Megan ...... Nina Conti Colin ...... Joseph Kloska Peggy ...... Mel Hudson.