Velma and Therese by Bryony Lavery

They are the perfect criminals because they look so harmless.

Dubbed Britain's Thelma and Louise, two elderly ladies and a tortoise take off in a "borrowed" car.

Stars Marlene Sidaway and June Barrie.

Crime-packed comedy drama written by Bryony Lavery.

Velma .... Marlene Sidaway
Therese .... June Barrie
Meg .... Ann Beach
Walter .... Denys Hawthorne
Ginger .... Robert Harper
Beverley .... Adjoa Andoh
Miss Urquhart .... Janet Maw
Ralph .... Sean Baker
Sharon .... Colleen Prendergast
Vic .... Mark Bonnar
Troy .... Alexis Edyvean

Director: Claire Grove

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 November 1996.