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Crayfish Require These Drinks

Geoff is bewildered by Swedish summer rituals that involve furniture and shots washed down with whipped cream. From 2020.

The little town of Yxsjö turns its mind to partying with the traditional celebrations for crayfish season.

Despite now being a fully paid up Swede, Geoff has still to be inaugurated into the mysteries of fishing for crayfish.

Meanwhile, his brother-in-law Anders claims to have a girlfriend, though there are rumours that she doesn’t exist. Will she make it to the party?

Danny Robins’ romantic Swedish comedy is partly recorded on location with a mainly Swedish cast.

Geoff ...... Adam Riches
Linda ...... Sissela Benn
Sten ...... Thomas Oredsson
Gunilla ...... Anna-Lena Bergelin
Anders ...... Fredrik Andersson
Maria ...... Johanna Wagrell
John ...... Harry Nicolaou

Written by Danny Robins

Producer: Frank Stirling

A 7digital production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2020.

28 minutes

Last on

Thu 6 Nov 202503:00

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