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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 BBC Radio 4 Extra’s 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 BBC Radio 4 in December 2001.

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