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5. Cell-ebration
Episode 5 of 5
The police free Vera's family, as Irene writes to her estranged son. 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 ****
Vera's family are released from police cells and Irene attempts to make peace with her son Christopher.
Then Vera and Irene raise a glass to the New Year.
Written by Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman.
Vera Small ...... Patricia Routledge
Irene Spencer ...... Prunella Scales
Director: Claire Grove
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in December 2001.
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