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Following the death of Freddie's sea‑faring brother, the Boswells decide that a burial at sea would be appropriate. The episode is written by Carla Lane and performed as a comedy, with Jean Boht and Ronald Forfar in the leading roles.

The work is a television programme formatted as a single episode and classed within the comedy genre. It forms part of a series of light‑hearted broadcasts, offering a brief, self‑contained story that unfolds over its runtime. The central narrative follows Freddie, whose brother—an experienced sailor—passes away. In response to the loss, the Boswell family decides that a burial at sea would be the most appropriate tribute, arranging for the ceremony to take place on the open water. The episode is written by Carla Lane, whose comedic sensibility underpins the whole piece. Her script blends the melancholy of a funeral with the gentle humour that characterises her work, creating a tone that is both respectful and amusing. The production features performances by Jean Boht and Ronald Forfar. Both actors bring the characters to life, delivering the dialogue with the timing and warmth expected from a Lane comedy, and helping to convey the mixture of grief and levity that drives the story.