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.

This time he's recalling his nephew Seve's attempt to clone his way to spiritual perfection...

Starring Donald Pleasence.

Futuristic comedy written by Steve Walker

Chaff Chaffinch …. Donald Pleasance
Seve … Shaun Scott
Pepe …. Dominic Letts
Ex-King …. James Taylor
Galbraith … Galbraith
Rainbow … Teresa Gallagher
Jude … David Jarvis
Haha … Frances Jeater
Edmundo … Gareth Armstrong
The Chief … Lyndam Gregory
Officer Kruppke … Peter Whitman
Harold Wilson … Steve Walker
Stage Coach Driver … Tom Bevan

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