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