Pretender Prince: Episode 3: Shiny Our Silver
In 1745 Charles and his army of Highlanders cross into England and conquer Carlisle, Manchester, and Derby with surprising speed. But can they march on London and reclaim the British throne for the Stuart dynasty?
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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