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A man burdened with terrible guilt returns to Ferryhill to find forgiveness. Stars Deborah Findlay and Alun Armstrong.

A man burdened with terrible guilt returns to Ferryhill to find forgiveness for his part in the death of a child.

Ex-Durham miner Joe and University philosopher Hermione are an unlikely duo who face life鈥檚 big questions together.

Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.

Written by Michael Chaplin.

Joe Snowball .... Alun Armstrong
Hermione Pink .... Deborah Findlay
Mark Cornforth .... John Bowler
Barry Hardwick .... Trevor Fox
Kathy Merrington .... Jackie Lye
Bus Driver .... Dean Logan
Barmaid .... Tracy Gillman

Director: Marilyn Imrie

A Catherine Bailey production for 麻豆社 Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019

44 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Mon 8 Apr 2019 14:15
  • Wed 15 Apr 2026 15:00
  • Wed 15 Apr 2026 21:00
  • Thu 16 Apr 2026 05:00

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