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Inventing Scotland

Comedy by Mike Harris. The true story of how one man's need for cash created a national myth and saved the union.

Inventing Scotland a comedy by Mike Harris
The true story of how one man's need for cash created a national myth and saved the union.
It is 1822 . King George is coming to Edinburgh and novelist Walter Scott has two weeks to create a patriotic, nation-binding spectacle that will avert revolution, save the union, earn the monarch's eternal gratitude, and also rescue himself from imminent bankruptcy.

Director/Producer Gary Brown.

45 minutes

Last on

Fri 3 Feb 2017 14:15

Credits

Role Contributor
Lockhart Stuart McQuarrie
Scott Eric Potts
King George Nicholas Blane
Meltrose Seamus O'Neill
Lady Charlotte Fiona Clarke
Ned Drew Cain
Writer Mike Harris
Director Gary Brown
Producer Gary Brown

Broadcasts

  • Fri 2 Jan 2015 14:15
  • Fri 3 Feb 2017 14:15

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