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Who Pays the Ferryman?

Overview

Who Pays the Ferryman? was a television series produced by the BBC in 1977. The title of the series refers to the ancient religious belief and mythology of Charon the ferryman to Hades. In ancient times it was the custom to place coins in or on the mouth of the deceased before cremation so that the deceased could pay the ferryman to go to Hades. The eight-part series was written by Michael J. Bird.
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Michael J. Bird profile
Michael J. Bird

creator

Cast

Jack Hedley profile
Jack Hedley

Total episodes: 8

Lalla Ward profile
Lalla Ward

Total episodes: 8

Neil McCarthy profile
Neil McCarthy

Total episodes: 8

Takis Emmanuel profile
Takis Emmanuel

Total episodes: 8

Jack Hedley profile
Jack Hedley

Total episodes: 8

Lalla Ward profile
Lalla Ward

Total episodes: 8

Neil McCarthy profile
Neil McCarthy

Total episodes: 8

Takis Emmanuel profile
Takis Emmanuel

Total episodes: 8

Extra

Release Date

November 7, 1977

Last air Date

December 26, 1977

Status

Ended

Original Language

English, Greek

Networks

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Miniseries

Aired on: 1977 | 8 Episodes

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