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The Ferryman's Apprentice
A darkly comic drama about who you might meet on the journey to hell. Charon is the Ferryman on the River Acheron. His son, Thomas, is determined to pursue a different career.
By Beatrice Colin
A darkly comic drama about who you might meet on the journey to hell.
Charon is the Ferryman on the river Acheron. His job is to ferry sinners across the river of woe and decide into which circle of Hell they should go.
Thomas is determined not to turn into his dad. And that includes the day job.
Directed by Gaynor Macfarlane.
Last on
Tue 12 Nov 201914:15
BBC Radio 4
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Charon | Gary Lewis |
| Thomas | Chris O'Reilly |
| Jane | Rosalind Sydney |
| Anton | Tom Smith |
| Director | Gaynor Macfarlane |
| Writer | Beatrice Colin |
Broadcasts
- Fri 1 Dec 201714:15BBC Radio 4
- Tue 12 Nov 201914:15BBC Radio 4
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