The Patriots
Two Scottish soldiers from 1745, found alive in a cave, are introduced to modern society. Stars David Haig. From September 2011.
Written by multi award-winning writer Carl Gorham, creator of cult TV animation show "Stressed Eric", the series explores what happens when two Jacobite soldiers from 1745 are found alive and well in a cave in Perthshire and have to be integrated into modern Scottish society by English academic Andrew Merron.
Anthropologist Andrew Merron attempts to introduce two Jacobite soldiers to modern notions of Scottishness. This week, in pursuit of patriotism, he takes them to a tartan shop on the Royal Mile. There, a chance encounter with a key ring brings back memories of the golden days and unlocks a great well of nationalistic feeling. But when they attend a football World Cup qualifier with Scotland taking on the tiny Dickson Isles, it all turns horribly sour.
Cast:
Andrew Merron......................David Haig
Denise Merron..................Rebecca Front
Rab ....................................Jack Docherty
Macdonald........................Gordon Kennedy
Commentator 2 / Train Announcer ....... Jack Docherty
Shuggy McNeil / Commentator 1.... Moray Hunter
Tess McNair ....... Morwenna Banks
Producer: Gordon Kennedy
An Absolutely production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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Thu 15 Sep 2011 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Sun 24 May 2015 22:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 29 Aug 2016 22:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra