{"product_id":"book-jb1y","title":"A Whole New Ball Game: The Complete Series 1 and 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA hilarious dark comedy about a football-crazy priest, starring BAFTA winner Brenda Blethyn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe late Gregory Patterson was a stalwart of the Roman Catholic Parishioners. With his passing, how will Mrs Patterson cope with her headstrong daughter, Barbara? And can young Robert step into his father's shoes and face up to new responsibilities? The man with the answers would appear to be football-crazy priest Father Benedict who tries to help the grief stricken family as best he can…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe priest decides that holding a Golden Oldie night in honour of the late faithful parishioner would be a good first step. But is it really the right occasion for a eulogy from his only son, Robert? Not when Barbara is determined to ruin the evening… As the Patterson family spiral out of control, with Barbara succumbing to temptation in the shape of biker Andy, Robert attending a rival school and a bereft Mrs Patterson hoping a small dog will fill the hole in her heart left by her husband's death, Father Benedict has more pressing concerns - the Frewitt Cup final is weeks away and the team must win at all cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis charming and darkly funny comedy about faith, families and football will have you cheering in delight from the pews to the terraces. Starring \u003cb\u003eDesmond Barrit\u003c\/b\u003e as Father Benedict and BAFTA winner \u003cb\u003eBrenda Blethyn\u003c\/b\u003e (best known for her starring role in \u003ci\u003eVera\u003c\/i\u003e) as Mrs Patterson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCast and credits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Martin Davies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by Lissa Evans (series 1) \u0026amp; Richard Wilson (series 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFather Benedict - \u003cb\u003eDesmond Barrit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMrs Patterson - \u003cb\u003eBrenda Blethyn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Patterson - \u003cb\u003ePaul Parris \/ Richard Pearce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbara Patterson - \u003cb\u003eCharlotte Coleman \/ Melanie Hudson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuy Entwhistle - \u003cb\u003eMartino Lazzeri \/ Henry Woolley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndy - \u003cb\u003eMark Straker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanet\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e-\u003cb\u003e Claire Skinner \/ Nicola Buckingham\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMr Plant\/Father Hugh - \u003cb\u003eGordon Reid \/ Geoff McGivern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMrs Plant - \u003cb\u003eJane Dolamore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManageress\/Lady at Counter\u003cb\u003e - Jill Meers \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 3 Feb - 10 Mar 1993 (series 1), 26 May - 30 Jun 1994 (series 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e©2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2024 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49277664919856,"sku":"BDjb1y","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/jb1y-cover.jpg?v=1762371998","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-jb1y","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}