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 Lowden

Bonnie Prince Charlie ……………….…………....Lorn MacdonaldColonel John O’Sullivan ………………………...Gavin MitchellLord George Murray……………………………….Robert JackAllan Ramsay………………………….……………....Kenny BlythDonald Cameron………………….………………..Sam James SmithAllan Cameron……………………………………….Douglas YannaghasCatherine Cameron………………………..………Helen Mackay

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 Moffatand 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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