Political Obligations and the Occasional Toke
4 Extra Debut. Joe is forced to uncover his neighbours' illicit activities and confront old betrayals. Stars Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.
Joe is forced to uncover his neighbours' illicit activities and confront old betrayals from the 1984 miner's strike as he clashes with a police officer and his own daughter.
Hermione forces them all to find a way forward.
Ex-Durham miner Joe and a University philosopher Hermione are an unlikely duo who, together, bring human compassion and philosophy to bear in facing up to some of life's hardest dilemmas.
Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.
Written by Michael Chaplin.
Joe Snowball …. Alun Armstrong
Hermione Pink ….Deborah Findlay
Lucy Snowball …. Lauren Kellegher
Brian …. Christopher Connel
Kev/ Police Sergeant …. Dean Logan
Mark/Stewy …. Dean Bone
Director: Marilyn Imrie
A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Joe Snowball | Alun Armstrong |
| Hermione Pink | Deborah Findlay |
| Brian | Christopher Connel |
| Lucy | Lauren Kellegher |
| Kev | Dean Logan |
| Police Sergeant | Dean Logan |
| Mark | Dean Bone |
| Stewy | Dean Bone |
| Writer | Michael Chaplin |
| Director | Marilyn Imrie |
Broadcasts
Wed 15 Mar 201714:15BBC Radio 4- Wed 6 Mar 201914:15BBC Radio 4
- Tuesday15:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tuesday21:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wednesday05:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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