Limelight23 Maj 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

Det här avsnittet är hämtat från ett öppet RSS-flöde och publiceras inte av Podme. Det kan innehålla reklam.

Avsnitt(280)

Harland: Series 2: 5. Frīgedæg

All is not well in Harland. Powerful industrialist Darius Fordingbridge has to rely on his hapless CCTV operative Dan to make the perilous journey into the Zone in the hope of protecting the youngest ...

28 Okt 202228min

Harland: Series 2: 4. Þunresdæg

Dan finds himself an ally in his search for missing police detective Sarah Ward and the secret of the Hare Witches. Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller set in the drought-blighted new town of Harla...

28 Okt 202227min

Harland: Series 2: 3. Wōdnesdæg

Another visit to the troubled new town of Harland. The mysterious stranger known as Hare Mask has reappeared as Dan and Lindsay continue their quest to unlock the secrets of the Hare Witches. A supern...

28 Okt 202227min

Harland: Series 2: 2. Tīwesdæg

More from Harland New Town in Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller. Failing security guard Dan and guilt stricken former vicar Lindsay have joined forces in the search for missing police officer Sar...

28 Okt 202227min

Harland: Series 2: 1. Mōnandæg

Lucy Catherine's supernatural thriller returns to the new town of Harland. 16 months have passed and no trace has been found of Detective Inspector Sarah Ward. She was last seen disappearing into the ...

28 Okt 202227min

Harland: Series 2: Trailer

24 Okt 20222min

One Five Seven Years: 5. Selwyn

Imagine you could live for two lifetimes. Would you want to? How would it change you and those you love? What would you do with all those extra years? What second chances might you get? Would this be ...

23 Sep 202233min