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.

At last, Chaff is obliged to descend from desert column, to save the world from despotism and death by clonic sameness.

Starring Donald Pleasence.

Futuristic comedy written by Steve Walker.

Chaff Chaffinch …. Donald Pleasance
Nicholas Boulton …. Hans Feet himself / Hans Feet as a boy
Hans Feet / Mr Bhagar …. Lyndam Gregory
Hands Feet …. Peter Whitman
Hands Feet …. Steve Walker
Hands Feet …. Tom Bevan
Ramon …. Lyndam Gregory
Fettis …. Tom Bevan
Mother Chaffinch …. Lala Lloyd
Madame Tuna …. Frances Jeater
Alicia Feet …. Cathy Sara
Nurse Penzer …. Vivienne Rochester

Music arranged and performed by Neil Brand.

The theme sung by Peter Kenny and Nicholas Boulton.

Director: Eoin O'Callaghan

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