Series 3, Episode 1 - Astonishing Archie
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.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Friday 27th March 2009
- Time
- 11:30am
- Channel
- BBC Radio 4
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Press
The preview CD didn't make it in time for our print deadline, but I have no hesitation in recommending this comedy purely on the basis of the talent involved. Bill Paterson has written the perfect Baxter vehicle: two brothers, separated by ten years and widely differing musical tastes, try to decide on the music to be played at a friend's funeral. Paterson was reluctant to co-star but says, "actors are terrible for blaming other people - writers, directors - but this stuff is all my own rubbish and that makes it quite liberating"
Frances Lass, Radio Times, 27th March 2009
