A Sojourn with Mr Swift

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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 BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in November 2016.