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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’s gripping adventure story.

In 1751 – 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’s 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 …. 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
Other parts played by the cast.

Directed at ±«Óãtv Scotland by Bruce Young

First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in November 2016.

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Wed 21 Jun 2023 00:00
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Credits

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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