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4. Crisis Poetry
Episode 4 of 5
Irene encourages Vera's kids to vent their feelings in verse. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
**** This programme was suggested by Brian D and Mary Delglyn as part of 麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra鈥檚 All Request Christmas ****
Irene encourages Vera's Children to vent their feelings in verse, and drama turns to crisis.
Written by Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman
Vera Small ...... Patricia Routledge
Irene Spencer ...... Prunella Scales
Howard ...... Christopher Kelham
Karen ...... Mia Soteriou
Sabrina ...... Candice Davies
Director: Claire Grove
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in December 2001.
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