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1. Goodbye Gregory

A football-crazy priest comforts the bereaved family of a stalwart parishioner. Stars Desmond Barrit. From 1993.

The late Gregory Patterson was a stalwart of the Roman Catholic Parishioners.

But how will Mrs Patterson cope now with her headstrong daughter, Barbara?

How will young Robert face up to his new responsibilities?

Surely football-crazy priest Father Benedict can help?

A six-part black comedy by Martin Davies

Father Benedict...........Desmond Barrit
Mrs Patterson..............Brenda Blethyn
Robert Patterson..........Paul Parris
Charlotte Coleman......Barbara Patterson
Martino Lazzeri...........Guy Entwistle
Mr Plant.......................Gordon Reid
Andy...........................Mark Straker
Janet............................Claire Skinner

Producer: Lissa Evans

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in February 1993.

30 minutes

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