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Psychological Continuity and the Waterfall of Self

Drama on 4The Ferryhill Philosophers by Michael Chaplin

Joe, Hermione and her father face some sad times and a hard decision. Stars Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.

Joe and Hermione reassess their friendship as Joe welcomes a first grandchild and Hermione supports him in facing a family crisis.

Together they say farewell to her father.

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

Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.

Written by Michael Chaplin.

Joe Snowball .... Alun Armstrong
Hermione Pink .... Deborah Findlay
Rachel .... Tracy Gillman
George .... Geoffrey Palmer
Archie .... David Holt

Director: Marilyn Imrie

A Catherine Bailey Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2019.

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44 minutes

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Wed 15 Apr 202605:00
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  • Mon 1 Apr 201914:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 14 Apr 202615:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 14 Apr 202621:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 15 Apr 202605:00
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