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Lewis Grassic Gibbon's powerful sequel to Sunset Song, set in a small Aberdeenshire town. Dramatised by Donna Franceschild.

Lewis Grassic Gibbon's powerful sequel to Sunset Song dramatised by Donna Franceschild.

Atmospheric drama about Grassic Gibbon's best-loved character, Chris.

Now married to Robert, a young and idealistic minister, Chris and her family move from the crofting village of Kinraddie to the mill town of Segget in Aberdeenshire. Living in the wake of the Great War and during the build up to the General Strike, they find themselves instrumental in the small town's epic class struggle.

Starring Amy Manson and Robin Laing.

Directed by Kirsty Williams.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 14 May 201621:00

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Credits

RoleContributor
ChrisAmy Manson
RobertRobin Laing
ElsePearl Appleby
DalzielLiam Brennan
AlecPhilip Cairns
JockStephen Duffy
EwanRoderick Gilkison
LeslieRalph Riach
AkeIain Robertson
Miss M'AskillWendy Seager
MowatNick Underwood
DirectorKirsty Williams
AdaptorDonna Franceschild
ActorLewis Grassic Gibbon

Broadcasts

  • Sun 25 Jan 201515:00
  • Sat 14 May 201621:00

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