Limelight23 Mai 2025

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 Macdonald Colonel John O’Sullivan ………………………...Gavin Mitchell Lord George Murray……………………………….Robert Jack Allan Ramsay………………………….……………....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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