Chaff Chaffinch was born at 23.55 on December 31st 1999 and his 100th birthday is approaching.

A stylite and chronicler of his family’s history – Chaff plunges headlong into the horrors and absurdities of the 21st century.

With the sexes segregated, cloning is the favoured means of reproduction

But then golf is made illegal.

So what is a golfer to do?

Starring Donald Pleasence.

Six-part comedy written by Steve Walker

Chaff Chaffinch …. Donald Pleasance
Severiano Chaffinch …. Shaun Scott
Scampi …. Rachel Atkins
Moira …. Marcella Riordan
Warder Pughs …. Tom Bevan
Police Voice …. Malcolm Ward
Mr Skipper …. Dominic Letts
Sir Claude …. James Taylor
Carstairs …. Nicholas Boulton
Birdie …. Sean Scanlon
Mrs Crowhurst …. Lala Lloyd
The Judge …. John Evitts
Nick …. Peter Kenny

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Music arranged and performed by Neil Brand.

Theme sung by Peter Kenny and Nicholas Boulton.

Director: Eoin O'Callaghan

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1994. Show less