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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