Who Pays the Ferryman?

Who Pays the Ferryman?
Opening titles
GenreDrama
Created byMichael J. Bird
Starring
Theme music composerYannis Markopoulos
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
ProducerWilliam Slater
Production locationsElounda, Crete
Original release
NetworkBBC2
Release7 November (1977-11-07) –
26 December 1977 (1977-12-26)
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Who Pays the Ferryman? is a television series produced by the BBC in 1977. The title of the series alludes to the ancient religious belief and mythology surrounding Charon, the ferryman to Hades. In antiquity, it was customary to place coins in or on the mouth of the deceased before cremation, symbolizing payment for the ferryman's service to transport them to Hades.

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.