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The Ferryman's Apprentice

A darkly comic drama about who you might meet on the journey to hell. Charon is the Ferryman on the River Acheron. His son, Thomas, is determined to pursue a different career.

By Beatrice Colin

A darkly comic drama about who you might meet on the journey to hell.

Charon is the Ferryman on the river Acheron. His job is to ferry sinners across the river of woe and decide into which circle of Hell they should go.
Thomas is determined not to turn into his dad. And that includes the day job.

Directed by Gaynor Macfarlane.

44 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Nov 2019 14:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Charon Gary Lewis
Thomas Chris O'Reilly
Jane Rosalind Sydney
Anton Tom Smith
Director Gaynor Macfarlane
Writer Beatrice Colin

Broadcasts

  • Fri 1 Dec 2017 14:15
  • Tue 12 Nov 2019 14:15

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