A young painter named William Hogarth has been employed to paint Edinburgh Society beauty Ishbel.

Science whizz Alison is making potions for her brother Robert. Hogarth finds inspiration, but Alison faces ruin unless Marjory and Kennedy can save the day.

Public and private morality come under the spotlight in Lucy Porter's 18th Century sitcom.

William Hogarth …… Gus Brown
Ishbel …… Caroline Deyga
Alison …… Jessica Hardwick
Robert …… Simon Donaldson
Marjory …… Samara MacLaren
Kennedy …… Gordon Kennedy

Music by Aly Macrae

Director: Marilyn Imrie

Producer: Gordon Kennedy

An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2016. Show less