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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
Written by..........................................Colin MacDonald
Music arranged by..........................Duncan Chisholm
Edited by.................................................Kris MacConachie
Producer/Director.......................................Bruce Young
Recorded at BBC Scotland Drama Studios, Pacific Quay, Glasgow
By BBC Radio 44.5
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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
Written by..........................................Colin MacDonald
Music arranged by..........................Duncan Chisholm
Edited by.................................................Kris MacConachie
Producer/Director.......................................Bruce Young
Recorded at BBC Scotland Drama Studios, Pacific Quay, Glasgow

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