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3. Blessed Refuge

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More acerbic correspondence, as Vera's children take refuge elsewhere. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

**** This programme was suggested by Brian D and Mary Delglyn as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Christmas ****

Vera has her hands full entertaining Ninouska's parents from Norway while her children take refuge at Irene's.

Written by Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman

Vera Small ...... Patricia Routledge
Irene Spencer ...... Prunella Scales
Howard ...... Christopher Kelham

Director: Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2001.

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