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A man burdened with terrible guilt returns to Ferryhill to find forgiveness. Stars Deborah Findlay and Alun Armstrong.

A man burdened with terrible guilt returns to Ferryhill to find forgiveness for his part in the death of a child.

Ex-Durham miner Joe and University philosopher Hermione are an unlikely duo who face life’s big questions together.

Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.

Written by Michael Chaplin.

Joe Snowball .... Alun Armstrong
Hermione Pink .... Deborah Findlay
Mark Cornforth .... John Bowler
Barry Hardwick .... Trevor Fox
Kathy Merrington .... Jackie Lye
Bus Driver .... Dean Logan
Barmaid .... Tracy Gillman

Director: Marilyn Imrie

A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019

27 days left to listen

44 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Mon 8 Apr 201914:15
  • Wednesday15:00
  • Wednesday21:00
  • Thursday05:00

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