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Vera uncovers a sinister scandal, and Irene is on her way home from Australia. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Vera takes refuge in a residential home, only to discover sinister goings on. Irene's attempts to help lead to chaos, confusion and court proceedings.

Starring Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

The up and down relationship between two mature ladies shared via their barbed correspondence - it's springtime and Vera and Irene have recipes and tips for a long and healthy life. But competitive rivalry is never far away....

Written by Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman.

Vera Small .... Patricia Routledge
Irene Spencer .... Prunella Scales
Matron Rosa Ratchett .... Ann Beach

Producer: Liz Webb

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2004.

15 minutes

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