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2. Don't Mince Your Words
Episode 2 of 5
Vera judges a mince pie competition and Irene poisons some children. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
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Vera judges a mince pie contest, the au pair arrives with a live carp and Irene poisons the "Christingle".
Written by Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman
Vera Small ...... Patricia Routledge
Irene Spencer ...... Prunella Scales
Howard ...... Christopher Kelham
Karen ...... Mia Soteriou
Director: Claire Grove
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in December 2001.
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