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4 Extra Debut. Two Scottish travellers venture into a dystopian paradise to fight for free will and human dignity. Stars Duncan McIntrye.

**** This programme was suggested by Charles W. Nixon as part of BBC Radio 4 Extra’s All Request Weekend ****

Two Scottish travellers, Old Hector and Young Art, venture into a dystopian paradise to fight for free will and human dignity.

Neil M Gunn's novel, first published in 1944.

Starring Duncan Mclntyre, Gwyn Guthrie and Alex Mackenzie.

Dramatised in two parts by John Keir Cross.

Presenter .... Duncan McIntyre
Young Art .... Gwyn Guthrie
Old Hector .... Alex MacKenzie
Agnes .... Sheila Latimer
Tom .... Paul Young
Morag / Mary .... Mary Riggans
Willie .... Ian Gilmour
Dougal .... James Crampsey
Coastwatcher .... Bryden Murdoch
Robert .... Henry Stamper
Mary .... Effie Morrison
Merk .... Bryden Murdoch
Axle .... Alex McAvoy

Producer: Stewart Conn

First broadcast on the BBC Home Service in January 1966.

1 hour

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Sun 30 Aug 202616:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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