Chasing Jamie Allan
Jamie Allan, known as The Duke's Piper, was an infamous Robin Hood-like figure of the 18th century. Jez Lowe follows his story across North Yorkshire.
Jamie Allan was a celebrated musician and friend of the aristocracy, but also a thief, bigamist, and deserter. Known as "The Dukes Piper", he is the source of many songs and legends in Northumbria. In this programme, folk singer Jez Lowe traces one of these legends across the Rivers Ouse and Nidd, over which Jamie Allan supposedly fled from army conscription to freedom in Scotland. As he crosses the waterways of North Yorkshire, Jez finds out about the life and adventures of this Robin Hood figure from the 18th century, and enjoys some of the music he would have played.
Produced by Helen Lennard
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- Thu 27 Apr 2023 15:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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