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David Tennant introduces the classic adventure set in 1751, following the Jacobite rebellions. Stars Owen Whitelaw.
David Tennant introduces Robert Louis Stevenson鈥檚 gripping adventure story.
In 1751 鈥� in the aftermath of the Jacobite rebellions - young David Balfour, a staunch supporter of George II, is newly orphaned and goes in search of his father鈥檚 family near Edinburgh.
When he is press-ganged on board a ship bound for the slave plantations of America, he forges an unlikely alliance with the charismatic Highlander, Alan Breck.
Dramatised in two parts by Chris Dolan.
David Balfour 鈥�. Owen Whitelaw
Alan Breck 鈥�. Michael Nardone
Ebenezer 鈥�. David Hayman
Hoseason 鈥�. Lewis Howden
Riach 鈥�. Gavin Mitchell
Red Fox 鈥�. Sean Scanlan
Lawyer 鈥�. Kenny Blyth
Landlord 鈥�. Alan McHugh
Other parts played by the cast.
Directed at 成人快手 Scotland by Bruce Young
First broadcast on 成人快手 Radio 4 in November 2016.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| David Balfour | Owen Whitelaw |
| Alan Breck | Michael Nardone |
| Ebenezer | David Hayman |
| Hoseason | Lewis Howden |
| Riach | Gavin Mitchell |
| Red Fox | Sean Scanlan |
| Lawyer | Kenny Blyth |
| Landlord | Alan McHugh |
| Director | Bruce Young |
| Producer | Bruce Young |
| Author | Robert Louis Stevenson |
| Adaptor | Chris Dolan |
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Sun 20 Nov 2016 15:00成人快手 Radio 4- Sat 26 Nov 2016 21:00成人快手 Radio 4
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