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4 Extra Debut. Joe's friend Jemal fights to stay in Ferryhill after his family's secret is revealed. Stars Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.
Joe's friend Jemal fights to stay in Ferryhill after his family's secret is revealed and neighbours turn against him.
Joe and Hermione work to mediate between some of the village community's prejudices against a way of life for Jemal and his family.
Can Jemal win the villagers' hearts with his story?
Ex-Durham miner Joe and a University philosopher Hermione are an unlikely duo who, together, console and confide in one another over the thinking behind one of life's big dilemmas.
Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.
Written by Michael Chaplin.
Joe Snowball 鈥�. Alun Armstrong
Hermione Pink 鈥�. Deborah Findlay
Lucy Snowball 鈥�. Lauren Kellegher
Jamal 鈥�. Danny Sapani
Jimmy Kelly 鈥�. Christopher Connel
Gloria 鈥�. Phillippa Wilson
Sesuna/ Salma 鈥�. Gbemisola Ikumelo
Director: Marilyn Imrie
A Catherine Bailey production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Joe Snowball | Alun Armstrong |
| Hermione Pink | Deborah Findlay |
| Jemal | Danny Sapani |
| Jimmy Kelly | Christopher Connel |
| Gloria | Phillippa Wilson |
| Sesuna | Gbemisola Ikumelo |
| Salma | Gbemisola Ikumelo |
| Writer | Michael Chaplin |
| Director | Marilyn Imrie |
Broadcasts
Tue 20 Mar 2018 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4- Wed 20 Mar 2019 14:15麻豆社 Radio 4
- Thu 9 Apr 2026 15:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 9 Apr 2026 21:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 10 Apr 2026 05:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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