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The Ferryman's Apprentice

The Ferryman's Apprentice

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2017
  • 1 episode

A darkly comic drama by Beatrice Colin about who you might meet on the journey to Hell. Also features Gary Lewis, Chris O'Reilly, Rosalind Sydney and Tom Smith.

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Key details

Genre
Comedy Drama
Broadcast
2017
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Episodes
1
Stars
Gary Lewis, Chris O'Reilly, Rosalind Sydney and Tom Smith
Writer
Beatrice Colin
Director
Gaynor Macfarlane
Company

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.

Additional details

Also known as
  • Afternoon Drama: The Ferryman's Apprentice
Production
Studio

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Friday 1st December 2017 at 2:15pm on BBC Radio 4
Episode length
45 minutes
All previous repeats
  • Tuesday 12th November 2019 at 2:15pm on Radio 4

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