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Astonishing Archie
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By Bill Paterson. When two brothers get together to plan the funeral of an old friend, the choice of music is a bone of contention.
Series of three comic plays starring Stanley Baxter.
When two brothers get together to plan the funeral of an old friend, the choice of music is a bone of contention - will it be Sinatra or Presley? A generation and a whole philosophy of popular music separate the brothers, and the choice they finally make is a heartwarming musical compromise. By Bill Paterson.
Ronnie Purgavey ...... Stanley Baxter
Alan Purgavey ...... Bill Paterson
Rev Margot Turnbull ...... Maureen Beattie
Directed by Marilyn Imrie.
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