It's 8th May 1995 and preparations are under way to mark the 50th anniversary of VE Day.

Now living in a home, Vera Makin recalls organising an evening of 'family and forgiveness' in 1945.

But how many post-war dreams on her family’s list came to anything?

Starring Gillian Barge and Nathaniel Parker.

Conclusion of 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
Rose …. Carmen Monroe
Arthur Makin .... Nathaniel Parker
Norman .... Colin McFarlane
The Supervisor …. Adjoa Andoh
Pat .... Emma Gregory
Eva .... Becky Hindley
Denys .... Hugh Kermode
Ernest .... Charles Simpson
Pat, the Elder …. Tessa Worsley

Director: Celia de Wolff

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