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Classic Serial: The Master of Ballantrae

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2/2 By Robert Louis Stevenson, dramatised by Chris Dolan.

Two brothers engage in a bitter struggle over money, power and love in this dark and dramatic adventure story, set in 18th-century Scotland and America. The House of Durrisdeer is shattered when the Master returns from the dead for a second time.

(Repeated on Saturday at 9pm)

Contributors

Author:
Robert Louis Stevenson
Dramatised by:
Chris Dolan
Director:
Bruce Young
Young James:
David Rintoul
Henry:
Liam Brennan
Lord Durrisdeer:
Tom Fleming
Ephraim:
John Shedden
Alison:
Vicki Liddelle
Secundra:
Ali de Souza
Burke/Hastie:
Patrick Moy
Col Johnson:
James Bryce
Cpt Harris:
John Kazek
Mr Mountain:
Alec Heggie
Carlyle/Clinton:
Simon Tait
Katherine:
Lesley Hart
Alexander:
Haris Young
Source: Radio Times

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