Who Pays the Ferryman?(1977)

Who Pays the Ferryman? is a 1977 British television series that draws its title from classical mythology—specifically the legend of Charon, the ferryman who transports souls to Hades. In ancient custom, coins were placed in or on the mouths of the dead to pay for passage to the underworld. Written by Michael J. Bird, this eight-part BBC production explores themes rooted in that timeless mythological tradition, blending drama with the darker currents of ancient belief and ritual.