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Astonishing Archie

The Stanley Baxter PlayhouseSeries 3
Episode 1 of 3

By Bill Paterson. When two brothers get together to plan the funeral of an old friend, the choice of music is a bone of contention.

Series of three comic plays starring Stanley Baxter.

When two brothers get together to plan the funeral of an old friend, the choice of music is a bone of contention - will it be Sinatra or Presley? A generation and a whole philosophy of popular music separate the brothers, and the choice they finally make is a heartwarming musical compromise. By Bill Paterson.

Ronnie Purgavey ...... Stanley Baxter
Alan Purgavey ...... Bill Paterson
Rev Margot Turnbull ...... Maureen Beattie

Directed by Marilyn Imrie.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 30 Jan 201402:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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