44 Scotland Street: Edinburgh For Pretenders

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By Alexander McCall Smith. Drama following the residents of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town.

Dramatisation by Alexander McCall Smith of his quirky tales concerning the residents of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town.

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Crawford Logan

Carol Ann Crawford

Emma Currie

Simon Kerr

Sophie Lawrence

Anita Vettesse

Simon Donaldson

David Jackson Young

Alexander McCall Smith

David Neville

44 Scotland Street: Edinburgh for Pretenders: Episode 5

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Episode 5

Edinburgh for Pretenders

BBC Radio 4 - 44 Scotland Street, Edinburgh for Pretenders, Episode 5

In 44 Scotland Street life and events are never quite as they seem.

Will Irene receive a warm welcome in Edinburgh? And what of Big Lou and her political boyfriend? Starring Emma Currie.

Will Irene receive a warm welcome on her return to Edinburgh? And what of Big Lou and her political boyfriend? 

Portrait painter, Angus Lordie, observes the goings on of his neighbours and friends in and around 44 Scotland Street.

Alexander McCall Smith dramatises stories from his bestselling series, 44 Scotland Street, which continues to delight readers around the world.

Angus Lordie ...... Crawford Logan
Domenica ...... Carol Ann Crawford
Irene ...... Emma Currie
Bertie ...... Simon Kerr
Olive ...... Sophie Lawrence
Big Lou ...... Anita Vettesse
Alec ...... Simon Donaldson
The New Pretender ...... David Jackson Young

Director: David Ian Neville

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2016.

44 Scotland Street: Edinburgh for Pretenders

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By Alexander McCall Smith. Quirky tales concerning the residents of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town.

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