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The Ferryhill Philosophers

Thought Experiments and A Little Scrap of a Thing

Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FM

Joe's daughter Lucy is pregnant and heading for University. Her Mum, her Dad, the baby's father and grandmother all have differing opinions - but why does philosopher Hermione stay silent?

Lucy must decide what to do, while Hermione gives her and Joe warm support, good advice - and a startling revelation.

Once again, ex-miner Joe Snowball and Durham philosophy lecturer Hermione Pink argue, console and confide in one another over the thinking behind one of life's big dilemmas.

Written by Michael Chaplin
Directed by Marilyn Imrie

A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4. Show less

Contributors

Hermione Pink:
Deborah Findlay
Joe Snowball:
Alun Armstrong
Lucy Snowball:
Lauren Kellegher
Peter Smith:
Dean Bone
Gillian Smith:
Tracy Gillman
Director:
Marilyn Imrie

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