Who Pays the Ferryman?

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.

Format
TV
Episodes
8
Episode Duration
50 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Drama
Format
TV
Episodes
8
Episode Duration
50 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Nov 7, 1977
Season
1977
Average Score
68%
Mean Score
68%
Ratings
8
Popularity
2
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Genres
Drama
Country
GB

Description

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.

Immersion

Japanese

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