Thought Experiments and A Little Scrap of a Thing

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Joe's daughter Lucy is pregnant and heading for University. Her Mum, her Dad, the baby's father and grandmother all have differing opinions - but why does philosopher Hermione stay silent? Lucy must decide what to do, while Hermione gives her and Joe warm support, good advice - and a startling revelation. Ex-Durham miner Joe and a University philosopher Hermione are an unlikely duo who, together, bring human compassion and philosophy to bear in facing up to some of life's hardest dilemmas. Starring Alun Armstrong and Deborah Findlay. Written by Michael Chaplin. Joe Snowball …. Alun Armstrong Hermione Pink …. Deborah Findlay Lucy Snowball …. Lauren Kellegher Peter Smith …. Dean Bone Gloria …. Philippa Watson Gillian Smith …. Tracy Gillman Director: Marilyn Imrie A Catherine Bailey production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in March 2017.