Kidnapped and Catriona

Synopsis

A classic BBC Radio adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novels of adventure and romanceFirst published in 1886, Robert Louis Stevenson's rollicking historical novel Kidnapped was an instant bestseller. It was followed by an 1893 sequel, Catriona, which Stevenson regarded as his 'high water mark', declaring that he would 'never do a better book'. Included here is the epic 10-part BBC radio dramatisation of both action-packed tales.Narrated by the central character, David Balfour, this riveting retelling sees him looking back over his eventful life and recalling his escapades as a young man. It begins in 1751, with Scotland in turmoil in the aftermath of the Jacobite rebellion. Newly orphaned, 17-year-old David sets out for Edinburgh and the House of Shaws, to meet his rich Uncle Ebenezer. Betrayed by his scheming relative and kidnapped, he finds himself aboard the brig Covenant, to be sold into slavery in America - but the ship has a castaway on board, a certain Alan Breck...Though David is a Lowlander and Alan a Highland Jacobite, the two become fast friends. Together they face danger on the high seas and in the Scottish wilderness, as they head south to confront the treacherous Ebenezer and claim David's fortune. But even with his inheritance secured, our hero's adventures are not over. He must find safe passage to France for Alan, endeavour to prove a man's innocence - and win the heart of Catriona, the feisty granddaughter of infamous outlaw Rob Roy McGregor.David Rintoul stars as David Balfour, with Paul Young as Alan Breck and Gerda Stevenson as Catriona. Among the distinguished cast are Rikki Fulton, Sandy Neilson, Rose McBain, Iain Cuthbertson and Siobhan Redmond.First published 1886 (Kidnapped) and 1893 (Catriona)Production creditsWritten by Robert Louis StevensonDramatised by Catherine L. CzerkawskaDirected by Marilyn ImrieCastDavid Balfour - David RintoulAlan Breck - Paul YoungEbenezer Balfour - Rikki FultonHoseason - Jonathan BattersbyCampbell - John SheddenRansome/Seaman - Ray DunsireJennet - Marilyn GrayLandlord/Seaman - Tam Dean BurnRiach - Billy RiddochShuan/Seaman - Stuart BishopGaelic fisherman/Highland gillie/Gaelic servant/Neil - John CarmichaelMr Henderland - Henry StamperCrofter - Ian StewartNeil Roy - Iain AgnewMungo - Brown DerbyColin Campbell - Sandy NeilsonJames of the Glens - Bob DochertyMistress Stewart - Rose McBainCluny Macpherson - David McKailJohn Breck MacColl - Finlay McLeanMistress McLaren - Ann Louise RossAlison Hastie - Terry CaversMistress Rankeillor - Harriet BuchanRankeillor - Gerard SlevinTorrance - Iain WotherspoonStewart the Writer - Iain CuthbertsonCatriona - Gerda StevensonThe Lord Advocate Prestongrange - Russell HunterJames More - Alec HeggieBalfour of Pilrig - Michael ElderSimon Fraser - John McGlynnBarbara Grant - Siobhan RedmondIsabella Grant - Ann LannanJean Grant - Hilary LyonWoman/Goodwife - Ann Scott JonesPorter/Robin Oig - John BuickServant - Simon DonaldMistress Ogilvy - Edith MacArthurDuncansby - Ian BriggsRobert Macintosh - Leon SindenAndy Dale - Tony RoperSheriff - Paul KermackDuke of Argyle - Charles KearneyDuncan Dhu McLaren - Simon DonaldDoig - John SheddenCapt Sang - Don GallagherSprott - Finlay WelshFirst broadcast BBC Radio 4 16th June - 25th August 1985© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd