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Two Georges and An Epigram of Epicurus

4 Extra Debut. A sad farewell and a glad welcome to the world. Life goes on as Joe welcomes his first grandchild. Stars Alun Armstrong.

A sad farewell and a glad welcome to the world.

Life goes on triumphantly in Ferryhill as Joe welcomes his first grandchild and faces a family dilemma, while Hermione says goodbye to George.

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
George .... Geoffrey Palmer
Gloria .... Tracy Whitwell
Lucy ... Lauren Kellegher
Peter .... Dean Bone
Rose .... Linda Broughton

Director: Marilyn Imrie

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

44 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Mon 29 Apr 201914:15
  • Monday15:00
  • Monday21:00
  • Tuesday05:00

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