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Wires get crossed as the emails fly. Meanwhile, poor Edward is in hospital. Stars Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.

Vera and Irene vie for the affection of their ailing chicken farm suitor at his hospital bedside, and for the affection of Irene's granddaughter Sabrina - who is battling with an unfortunate weight problem.

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

Producer: Liz Webb

First broadcast on 蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 in February 2004.

15 minutes

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