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Comedy by Martin Davies about a football-crazy priest

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Robert aims to give a eulogy for his dad at Father Benedict's Golden Oldies Night.

Robert aims to give a eulogy for his dad at Father Benedict's Golden Oldies Night. Stars Brenda Blethyn. From February 1993.

Father Benedict is holding a Golden Oldie night in honour of the late Gregory Patterson. But is it the right occasion for a eulogy from his only son, Robert? 

Not when Barbara Patterson is determined to ruin the evening.

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, Mark Straker as Andy, Claire Skinner as Janet and Jill Meers as the Manageress. 

Producer: Lissa Evans

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1993.

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