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Comedy by Martin Davies about a football-crazy priest

A Whole New Ball Game: Series 1: Episode 1: Goodbye Gregory

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Episode 1: Goodbye Gregory

Goodbye Gregory

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A football-crazy priest comforts the bereaved family of a stalwart parishioner.

A football-crazy priest comforts the bereaved family of a stalwart parishioner. Stars Desmond Barritt. From April 1992.

The late Gregory Patterson was a stalwart of the Roman Catholic Parishioners. But how will Mrs Patterson cope now with her headstrong daughter, Barbara? How will young Robert face up to his new responsibilities? 

Surely football-crazy priest Father Benedict can help?

A six-part black comedy by Martin Davies

Stars Desmond Barrit as Father Benedict, Brenda Blethyn as Mrs Patterson, Paul Parris as Robert Patterson, Charlotte Coleman as Barbara Patterson, Martino Lazzeri as Guy Entwhistle, Gordon Reid as Mr Plant, Mark Straker as Andy and  Claire Skinner as Janet. 

Producer: Lissa Evans

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 1992.

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