Pretender Prince: Episode 1: The King of Birds

Jack Lowden presents a drama-documentary series on the rise and fall of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

In 1745 Charles arrives in Scotland – with an army of just seven men. He must find a way to persuade thousands of Highland clansmen to risk their lives to join him in his bid to restore the Catholic Stuarts as the ruling monarchy of Great Britain.

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 Clan Chief MacDonald ..... Iain Macrae Donald Cameron ..... Sam James Smith Allan Cameron ..... 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