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Afternoon Play: Dogged Persistence

on BBC Radio 4 FM

A comedy by Martyn Wade, specially written for these two distinguished actresses. This was one of Joan Sims 's last performances before her death last year.
The story centres on the relationship that develops between two women brought together by a troublesome dog. All Veronica's experiences as a dog-trainer are needed to curb the vicious beast bequeathed to Maureen by her late husband...

Contributors

Writer:
Martyn Wade
Director:
Cherry Cookson
Maureen:
Joan Sims
Cab driver:
David Thorpe
Veronica:
Elizabeth Spriggs
Nettie:
Richenda Carey

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