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Vera discovers she is not alone on her allotment. Irene helps a friend. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Vera discovers she is not the only person living on her allotment, while Irene nurses her vagrant friend back to health.

Grandmothers Irene Spencer and Vera Small continue their tempestuous correspondence in tough economic times.

Starring Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Written by Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman.

Vera Small 鈥�. Patricia Routledge
Irene Spencer 鈥�. Prunella Scales
Howard Small 鈥�. Christopher Kelham
Judith Brain 鈥�. Francis Jeater

Producer: Liz Webb

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in May 2008.

15 minutes

Last on

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