June 13, 2025

Pretender Prince: Episode 5: The King over the Water

28 minutes

After defeat at the battle of Culloden in 1746, the Highland army is decimated. His dream of a restored Stuart monarchy now shattered, Prince Charles goes on the run in the Highlands and islands.

At a secret hideaway on Skye, he meets the young Flora MacDonald who will risk her life to help her would-be king. But can they evade the pursuing Redcoat army? Her solution – to disguise the prince as her female servant.

Jack Lowden presents the tragic 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

Flora MacDonald…..……………………………....Hannah Donaldson

Colonel John O’Sullivan ……………………….Gavin Mitchell

Harris…………….………………….………………......Sam James Smith

Hucking………………………………………………...Douglas Yannaghas

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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