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Retreat
Episode 5 of 6
When the Pattersons get a dog, Father Benedict is not impressed. Stars Desmond Barrit and Brenda Blethyn. From November 1994.
Escape is the only option for Mrs Patterson when her family try to replace her lost love with a small dog.
Acclaimed comedy of faith, families and football written by Martin Davies.
Father Benedict 鈥︹�� Desmond Barrit
Mrs Patterson 鈥︹�� Brenda Blethyn
Robert Patterson 鈥︹�� Richard Pearce
Barbara Patterson 鈥︹�� Melanie Hudson
Janet鈥︹�� Nicola Buckingham
Guy鈥︹��....Henry Woolley
Mr Plant .... Geoffrey McGivern
Producer: Richard Wilson
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in November 1994.
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