3. Funeral
Confusion and recriminations fly as Vera and Irene correspond across the miles. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
At their mutual suitor's funeral, Vera is convinced that Irene pushed her into the grave - leading to bitter recriminations.
Irene visits her daughter in Australia and struggles with preparing an indigenous Australian themed wedding breakfast.
Starring Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
The up-and-down relationship between two mature ladies shared via their barbed correspondence - it's springtime and Vera and Irene have recipes and tips for a long and healthy life. But competitive rivalry is never far away....
Written by Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman.
Vera Small .... Patricia Routledge
Irene Spencer .... Prunella Scales
Howard ... Christopher Kelham
Producer: Liz Webb
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in February 2004.
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