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Two Georges and An Epigram of Epicurus

Drama on 4The Ferryhill Philosophers by Michael Chaplin

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.

Drama written by Michael Chaplin about an unlikely duo, an ex-miner and a senior lecturer wrestling with philosophical and moral dilemmas.

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.

Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay star as the ex miner and philosopher facing life’s big questions together.

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 BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019.

44 minutes

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Next Monday15:00
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