Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped

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Lewis Howden

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Sean Scanlan

Kenny Blyth

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Chris Dolan

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David Tennant introduces Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale of adventure set in 1751.

David Tennant introduces the classic adventure set in 1751, following the Jacobite rebellions. Stars Owen Whitelaw.

David Tennant introduces Robert Louis Stevenson’s gripping adventure story. 

In 1751 – in the aftermath of the Jacobite rebellions - young David Balfour, a staunch supporter of George II, is newly orphaned and goes in search of his father’s family near Edinburgh. 

When he is press-ganged on board a ship bound for the slave plantations of America, he forges an unlikely alliance with the charismatic Highlander, Alan Breck. 

Dramatised in two parts by Chris Dolan.

David Balfour …. Owen Whitelaw 		          	
Alan Breck …. Michael Nardone			
Ebenezer …. David Hayman 	       		 
Hoseason …. Lewis Howden		
Riach …. Gavin Mitchell			
Red Fox …. Sean Scanlan				
Lawyer …. Kenny Blyth							
Landlord …. Alan McHugh			
Other parts played by the cast.

Directed at BBC Scotland by Bruce Young 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2016.

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David Tennant introduces Robert Louis Stevenson's gripping tale of adventure set in 1751.

David Tennant introduces Robert Louis Stevenson's gripping adventure story, set in 1751 in the aftermath of the Jacobite rebellions.

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