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The Monarch of the Glen by Compton Mackenzie

4 Extra Debut. Will an impoverished Scottish laird's marriage plans for his son survive a clash with militant hikers? Stars Crawford Logan.

An impoverished Scottish laird seeks to marry his eldest son off to an American heiress - only to find himself at war with an army of militant hikers...

Compton Mackenzie's 1930s comedy, written in the same spirit as Whisky Galore.

Dramatised by Ron Butlin.

Ben Nevis .... Crawford Logan
Myrtle .... Mairi Gillespie
Chester .... John Shedden
Alan .... Andrew Conlan
Angela .... Joanna Tope
Mr Prew .... Steven McNicoll
James .... Douglas Russell
Hector .... Michael Perceval-Maxwell
Kilwhillie .... Simon Tait

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1997.

1 hour

Last on

Christmas Eve 202405:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Mon 23 Dec 202415:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 23 Dec 202421:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Christmas Eve 202405:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra