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Compton Mackenzie - The Monarch of the Glen

Will an impoverished Scottish laird's marriage plans for his son survive a clash with militant hikers? Stars Crawford Logan.

An impoverished Scottish laird seeks to marry his eldest son off to an American heiress, only to find himself at war with an army of militant hikers.

Compton Mackenzie's 1930s comedy, written in the same spirit as Whisky Galore.

Ben Nevis .... Crawford Logan
Myrtle .... Mairi Gillespie
Chester .... John Shedden
Alan .... Andrew Conlan
Angela .... Joanna Tope
Mr Prew .... Steven McNicoll
James .... Douglas Russell
Hector .... Michael Perceval-Maxwell
Kilwhillie .... Simon Tait

Dramatised by Ron Butlin.

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in November 1997.

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1 hour

On radio

Mon 23 Dec 2024 15:00

Broadcasts

  • Mon 23 Dec 2024 15:00
  • Mon 23 Dec 2024 21:00
  • Christmas Eve 2024 05:00