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Psychological Continuity and the Waterfall of Self

Joe, Hermione and her father face some sad times and a hard decision. Stars Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay.

Drama written by Michael Chaplin about an unlikely duo, an ex-miner and a senior lecturer wrestling with philosophical and moral dilemmas.

Joe and Hermione reassess their friendship as Joe welcomes a first grandchild and Hermione supports him in facing a family crisis, and together they say farewell to her father.

Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay star as the ex-miner and Durham University philosopher facing life’s big questions together.

Joe Snowball .... Alun Armstrong
Hermione Pink .... Deborah Findlay
Rachel .... Tracy Gillman
George .... Geoffrey Palmer
Archie .... David Holt

Director: Marilyn Imrie

A Catherine Bailey Production, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2019.

44 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Mon 1 Apr 201914:15
  • Tue 14 Apr 202615:00
  • Tue 14 Apr 202621:00
  • Wed 15 Apr 202605:00

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