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The series comprises eight episodes, all written by Michael J. Bird, who drew upon his knowledge of Crete, where the series is set, incorporating local history and folklore. Enhanced by breathtaking scenery, the serial achieved success when aired on BBC2 in 1977.
- Drama
Created by Michael J. Bird. With Jack Hedley, Betty Arvaniti, Takis Emmanuel, Patience Collier. Alan Haldane, footloose after selling his boatbuilding business, returns to Crete where he fought in the Second World War - only to find out that his former girlfriend died, but had a daughter. He decides to stay.
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- 1977-11-07
- Drama
- 50
Who Pays the Ferryman? (TV Mini Series 1977) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Where to Watch. Created by Michael J. Bird, the British drama series Who Pays the Ferryman? was set on the Mediterranean island of Crete. Jack Hedley starred as Alan Haldane, an Englishman...
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.
8 x 50 minute episodes. British boatbuilder Alan Haldane (Jack Hedley) returns to the island of Crete where he played a roll in the resistance movement, fighting alongside the ‘Andartes’ after the Nazi’s occupied the island during WWII – which earned him the honorary name of “Leandros”.
Who Pays the Ferryman? is a British TV drama series written by Michael J. Bird, produced by The BBC and first broadcast in 1977.
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