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Faithful Departed

BBC Radio 4
on BBC Radio 4 FM

Christopher Fitz-Simon's comedy-drama returns with a new six-part series.

Against the advice of friends and family, Bedfordshire-born Frances Butler is the beneficiary of an unusual bequest from her late aunt: a funeral furnishers in Skibbogue, County Cork - but only if she commits herself to the company, body and soul.

Music arranged and performed by Neil Brand
Director Eoin O'Callaghan

Contributors

Unknown:
Christopher Fitz-Simon
Unknown:
Frances Butler
Unknown:
Neil Brand
Frances:
Sylvestra Le Towel
Finbar:
Kilian McKenna
Ita:
Anna Manahan
pj:
Tp McKenna
Margot:
Marion Odwyer
Timsy:
Dermot Crowley
Pascal:
Christopher Fitz-Simon
Bernie:
Marcella Riordan
Source: Radio Times

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