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1. The Search

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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.

1 hour

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Wed 21 Jun 202300:00
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Credits

David BalfourOwen Whitelaw
Alan BreckMichael Nardone
EbenezerDavid Hayman
HoseasonLewis Howden
RiachGavin Mitchell
Red FoxSean Scanlan
LawyerKenny Blyth
LandlordAlan McHugh
DirectorBruce Young
ProducerBruce Young
AuthorRobert Louis Stevenson
AdaptorChris Dolan

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  • Sun 20 Nov 201615:00
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  • Sat 26 Nov 201621:00
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  • Mon 15 Mar 202110:00
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  • Tue 16 Mar 202103:00
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  • Tue 20 Jun 202305:00
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