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