Who Pays the Ferryman?
TV

Who Pays the Ferryman?

6.2 /10 6 votes
November 7, 1977 - December 26, 1977 1 Season 8 Episodes 50 min Ended

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.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

Miniseries

1977 8 Episodes

Key Information

Created By Michael J. Bird
Network BBC Two
Type Miniseries
Rating 6.2/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Jack Hedley

Jack Hedley

Lalla Ward

Lalla Ward

Neil McCarthy

Neil McCarthy

Takis Emmanuel

Takis Emmanuel

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Frequently Asked Questions

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...

Who Pays the Ferryman? has 1 season with 8 episodes.

Who Pays the Ferryman? premiered on November 7, 1977.

No, Who Pays the Ferryman? has ended. The final episode aired on December 26, 1977.

Who Pays the Ferryman? originally aired on BBC Two. Check your local streaming services for availability.

Who Pays the Ferryman? was created by Michael J. Bird.

Who Pays the Ferryman? has a rating of 6.2/10 based on user reviews.

Who Pays the Ferryman? is classified as Drama.