Pretender Prince: Episode 4: Heavy Is the Head That Wears the Crown
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Pretender Prince: Episode 4: Heavy Is the Head That Wears the Crown

In 1745 as Charles and his Highland army march through England in their bid to take over the British throne, there’s panic on the streets of London - with English newspapers full of stories of raping, murdering Highland savages heading towards the city.

But then, unexpectedly, the invading Highland army retreats back to Scotland. It’s a fateful decision that leads to Culloden - the last major battle on British mainland soil.

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 Macdonald Colonel John O’Sullivan …………Gavin Mitchell Lord George Murray………………Robert Jack Clan Chief MacDonald…………...Iain Macrae Dudley Bradstreet…………………..Kenny Blyth Donald Cameron…………………....Sam James Smith Allan Cameron………………………..Douglas Yannaghas Catherine Cameron…………………Helen Mackay

Written by..........................................Colin MacDonald

Music 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 Craig

Edited by.................................................Kris MacConachie Studio Managers..................................Sean Mullervy and Kris MacConnachie Executive Producer..............................Gordon Kennedy Broadcast Assistant..............................Clare Hipkiss

Producer/Director.......................................Bruce Young

Recorded at BBC Scotland Drama Studios, Pacific Quay, Glasgow An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4

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