
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 Lowden
Bonnie Prince Charlie ..... Lorn MacdonaldFlora MacDonald ..... Hannah DonaldsonColonel John O’Sullivan ..... Gavin MitchellClan Chief MacDonald ..... Iain MacraeDonald Cameron ..... Sam James SmithAllan Cameron ..... Douglas Yannaghas
Written by Colin MacDonald
Music arranged by Duncan ChisholmMusic performed by Duncan Chisholm, Ingrid Henderson,Martin O’Neill and Ross Ainslie.With contributions by historians, Jacqueline Riding, Alistair Moffat and Maggie Craig
Edited by Kris MacConachieStudio Managers Sean Mullervy and Kris MacConnachieExecutive Producer Gordon KennedyBroadcast Assistant Clare Hipkiss
Producer/Director Bruce Young
Recorded at BBC Scotland Drama Studios, Pacific Quay, GlasgowAn Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4
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