Pretender Prince: Episode 2: The Devil’s in His Head
Can Charles and his rag-tag Highland army seize control of Scotland’s capital city?In 1745 British Government troops are massing near Edinburgh at Prestonpans - and thousands of Highland clansmen must prepare for the fight of their lives in their daring bid to restore Prince Charles to the British throne.Jack Lowden presents the dramatic story of the rise and fall of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1745 Jacobite rebellion.
Written by Colin MacDonald with original music by Duncan Chisholm. Narrator……………………………………………..…....Jack LowdenBonnie Prince Charlie ……………….…………....Lorn Macdonald
Colonel John O’Sullivan ………………………...Gavin Mitchell
Lord George Murray……………………………….Robert Jack
Allan Ramsay………………………….……………....Kenny Blyth
Donald Cameron………………….………………..Sam James Smith
Allan Cameron……………………………………….Douglas Yannaghas
Catherine Cameron………………………..………Helen MackayWritten by.............................................................Colin MacDonaldMusic arranged by.............................................Duncan Chisholm
Music performed by Duncan Chisholm, Ingrid Henderson,
Martin O’Neill and Ross Ainslie.
With contributions by historians, Jacqueline Riding, Alistair Moffat
and Maggie CraigEdited by..............................................................Kris MacConachie
Studio Managers..............................................Sean Mullervy and Kris MacConnachie
Executive Producer..........................................Gordon Kennedy
Broadcast Assistant.........................................Clare HipkissProducer/Director............................................Bruce YoungRecorded at BBC Scotland Drama Studios, Pacific Quay, Glasgow
An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4
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Pretender Prince: Episode 1: The King of Birds
Jack Lowden presents a drama-documentary series on the rise and fall of Bonnie Prince Charlie. In 1745 Charles arrives in Scotland – with an army of just seven men. He must find a way to persuade thousands of Highland clansmen to risk their lives to join him in his bid to restore the Catholic Stuarts as the ruling monarchy of Great Britain. Written by Colin MacDonald with original music by Duncan Chisholm. Narrator ..... Jack LowdenBonnie Prince Charlie ..... Lorn Macdonald
Flora MacDonald ..... Hannah Donaldson
Colonel John O’Sullivan ..... Gavin Mitchell
Clan Chief MacDonald ..... Iain Macrae
Donald Cameron ..... Sam James Smith
Allan Cameron ..... Douglas YannaghasWritten by Colin MacDonaldMusic arranged by Duncan Chisholm
Music performed by Duncan Chisholm, Ingrid Henderson,
Martin O’Neill and Ross Ainslie.
With contributions by historians, Jacqueline Riding, Alistair Moffat
and Maggie CraigEdited by Kris MacConachie
Studio Managers Sean Mullervy and Kris MacConnachie
Executive Producer Gordon Kennedy
Broadcast Assistant Clare HipkissProducer/Director Bruce YoungRecorded at BBC Scotland Drama Studios, Pacific Quay, Glasgow
An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4
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Pretender Prince: Trailer
Jack Lowden presents a compelling drama-documentary series on the rise and fall of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. Written by Colin MacDonald with original music by Duncan Chisholm.
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Discretion: Episode 5
When Reid and Maria visit Kokorov at the palace it's clear he and the Ambassador have a special relationship. Could Maria and Natsev be on course for a similar alliance but along different lines? New alliances formed and previous suspicions now confirmed, it's time for Maria to make a decision about her next steps.Maria...Sinead Keenan
Reid...Kevin McNally
President Kokorov..John Albasiny
Maria's Father...Piotr Baumann
Gilroy...Sean Rigby
Natsev...Avital LvovaAll other roles by Eddie Toll, Anna Krippa, Ani Russo and Hana Zidek Written by Chris Brandon
Produced by Claire Broughton
Direction, Sound Design and additional production by John Wakefield
The Executive Producer is Jed Mercurio.With thanks to Theresa Bubbear and Leigh Turner for their testimony and Tanya Nedashkovskaya for her translations.A Hat Trick production for BBC Radio 4
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Discretion: Episode 4
When Reid tells Maria she is to be recalled to London she's incredulous, but he is firm, her recent injuries mean she is better off, in his opinion, back in London. When she arrives however she's met by an unexpected government official, Gilroy, who has some questions, and information, that challenges, and in some ways confirms Maria's most recent suspicions.Soon she's travelling back out of the UK to the embassy, to an unexpected welcome.Maria...Sinead Keenan
Reid...Kevin McNally
Adam...Declan Rodgers
Gilroy...Sean Rigby
Maria's Father...Piotr Baumann
Natsev...Avital LvovaAll other roles by Eddie Toll, Anna Krippa, Ani Russo and John AlbasinyWritten by Davy Banks.
Produced by Claire Broughton
Direction, Sound Design and additional production by John Wakefield
The Executive Producer is Jed Mercurio.With thanks to Tanya Nedashkovskaya for her translationsA Hat Trick production for BBC Radio 4
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