A Sojourn with Mr Swift
Swift turns up at Edinburgh’s story festival, where a mix up leads to a literary masterpiece. With Jessica Hardwick. From 2016.
It's festival time in Edinburgh, but in the early 18th century it's not a place for comedians and actors, but priests and storytellers like Jonathan Swift.
This young Irish clergyman wants help with his tales, and the members of the Fair Intellectual Club are keen to help him win the So You Think You're Holy competition.
Alison's idiot brother Robert needs assistance too - and an unfortunate mix-up leads to the creation of a literary masterpiece.
Lucy Porter's sitcom set in early 18th Century Scotland.
Alison ....... Jessica Hardwick
Ishbel ....... Caroline Deyga
Margory ....... Samara MacLaren
Robert ....... Simon Donaldson
Kennedy ....... Gordon Kennedy
Mr Swift ....... Keith Fleming
Music by Aly Macrae
Director: Marilyn Imrie
Producer: Gordon Kennedy
An Absolutely production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2016.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Marjory | Samara MacLaren |
| Ishbel | Caroline Deyga |
| Alison | Jessica Hardwick |
| Robert | Simon Donaldson |
| Director | Marilyn Imrie |
| Producer | Gordon Kennedy |
| Writer | Lucy Porter |
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