Who Pays the Ferryman?

Who Pays the Ferryman? (1977)

EndedScripted showDrama

Alan Haldane 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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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (50 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08The Daughters of Themisdéc. 26, 1977
S01E07A River to Crossdéc. 19, 1977
S01E06The Welldéc. 12, 1977
S01E05Receive the Lightdéc. 5, 1977
S01E04A Dead Man to Carry My Crossnov. 28, 1977
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' premiere?

'Who Pays the Ferryman?' premiered on October 3, 1977.

Who created 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

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

Where does 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' take place?

'Who Pays the Ferryman?' is set in the Greek island of Crete.

What is the genre of 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

'Who Pays the Ferryman?' falls under the genres of drama and thriller.

Who plays the lead character in 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

Jack Hedley portrays the lead character, Alan Haldane, in 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

How many episodes does 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' have?

'Who Pays the Ferryman?' consists of a total of ten episodes.

What is the premise of 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

'Who Pays the Ferryman?' follows the story of Alan Haldane, a British Army officer who returns to Crete after 30 years to settle old scores and confront his past.

Who directed the episodes of 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

Michael E. Briant directed the episodes of 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

Did 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Drama Series in 1978.

What is the significance of the show's title 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

The title 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' refers to the ancient Greek belief that when a person dies, they must pay the ferryman to cross the river Styx and reach the afterlife.

Who composed the theme music for 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

Yannis Markopoulos composed the theme music for 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

What were the filming locations for 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

The filming locations for 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' include various locations in Crete, Greece.

Was 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' based on a book or any source material?

No, 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' was an original television series and not based on any book or source material.

Who are some of the recurring characters in 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

Some of the recurring characters in 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' include Anna, Manoli, and Andreas.

What were the critical reception and reviews of 'Who Pays the Ferryman?'

'Who Pays the Ferryman?' received positive reviews from critics and was praised for its atmospheric storytelling and engaging performances.

Is 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' available for streaming or purchase?

Yes, 'Who Pays the Ferryman?' is available for streaming and purchase on various platforms.

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Also known as

  • Ποιος Πληρώνει Τον Βαρκάρη; (Greece)
  • Ki fizeti a révészt? (Hungary)

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