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Two Georges and An Epigram of Epicurus

4 Extra Debut. A sad farewell and a glad welcome to the world. Life goes on as Joe welcomes his first grandchild. Stars Alun Armstrong.

A sad farewell and a glad welcome to the world.

Life goes on triumphantly in Ferryhill as Joe welcomes his first grandchild and faces a family dilemma, while Hermione says goodbye to George.

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
George .... Geoffrey Palmer
Gloria .... Tracy Whitwell
Lucy ... Lauren Kellegher
Peter .... Dean Bone
Rose .... Linda Broughton

Director: Marilyn Imrie

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

44 minutes

Last on

Tue 21 Apr 2026 05:00

Broadcasts

  • Mon 29 Apr 2019 14:15
  • Mon 20 Apr 2026 15:00
  • Mon 20 Apr 2026 21:00
  • Tue 21 Apr 2026 05:00

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