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2. The Mute Swan

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In the 1600s, Henrietta has been abducted to Garve. In the modern day, Sophie visits the island with her son. Stars Ceit Kearney.

In the 1700s Henrietta has been kidnapped and taken to Garve.

Here is surrounded by Gaels who neither speak her language or share her culture.

Now, Sophie and her son Ben travel to Garve on holiday...

Starring Grace Glover and Ceit Kearney.

Catherine Czerkwaska's three-part drama linking two women over 300 years apart.

Sophie …… Grace Glover
Henrietta …… Ceit Kearney
Maisie …… Meg Fraser
Manus …… John Buick
Ben …… Mary Riggans
Grisel …… Monica Gibb
Angus MacNeill …… John Sheddon
Thomas …… Kenneth Glenaan
Man 1 …… Bob Docherty
Man 2 …… Finlay McLean

Whistle played by Mike Katz.

Directed at BBC Scotland by Hamish Wilson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1996.

45 minutes

Last on

Fri 17 Nov 202300:00
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