Drama: The Ferryman’s Apprentice

RADIO 4, 2.15PM

Gary Lewis (Billy Elliott;

Gangs of New York) stars as Charon – the Ferryman on the river Acheron – in this moody black comedy drama about the journey sinners take to hell across the River of Woe, where they end up, and who they might dread meeting on the way. As the damned climb aboard the boat, Thomas (Chris O’reilly) remains very keen not to turn into his sinnerferrying dad, including taking on his grim career. Written by Beatrice Colin and directed by Gaynor Macfarlane.