Episode 3: Shiny Our Silver

In 1745 Charles and his army of Highlanders cross into England and conquer Carlisle, Manchester, and Derby with surprising speed. But can they march on London and reclaim the British throne for the Stuart dynasty?

Jack Lowden presents the dramatic story of the rise and fall of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1745 Jacobite rebellion.

Written by Colin MacDonald with original music by Duncan Chisholm.

Narrator……………………………………………..…....Jack Lowden

Bonnie Prince Charlie ……………….…………....Lorn Macdonald

Colonel John O’Sullivan ………………………...Gavin Mitchell

Lord George Murray……………………………….Robert Jack

Allan Ramsay………………………….……………....Kenny Blyth

Donald Cameron………………….………………..Sam James Smith

Allan Cameron……………………………………….Douglas Yannaghas

Catherine Cameron………………………..………Helen Mackay

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