It's 8th May 1945, VE Day.

Vera Makin is organising an evening of 'family and forgiveness', but the scars of war remain painful.

Guests include a West Indian merchant seaman, a German daughter-in-law and a son thought lost.

During the celebrations, guests are asked to list their desires from the peace.

Starring Gillian Barge and Nathaniel Parker.

Nick Stafford’s two-part drama about the effects of the Second World War and the wishes of those left to rebuild.

Vera Makin .... Gillian Barge
Arthur Makin .... Nathaniel Parker
Norman .... Colin McFarlane
Ernest .... Charles Simpson
Eva .... Becky Hindley
Pat .... Emma Gregory
Denys .... Hugh Kermode
Mr Betts .... David Collings
Mrs Hammond …. Frances Jeater
Mrs Budge .... Eva Stuart
Navigator .... Joshua Towb

Director: Celia de Wolff

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 8th May 1995. Show less