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It's 8th May 1945, VE Day. Vera Makin organises an evening of 'family and forgiveness', but the scars of war remain painful. Nick Stafford's two-part drama about the effects of World War 2 and the wishes of those left to rebuild. In this first instalment, Vera Makin organises a family party, which includes 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. CAST: 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.