Radio 4 Extra

**** 4 Extra pays tribute to Scottish actor Alexander Morton with a small collection of dramas showcasing his talents. He died last April aged 81 Sinclair is a hard-bitten, hard drinking war hero. Barrow, the man who takes over from him, is Sandhurst-trained and a gentleman. In the claustrophobic world of Campbell Barracks, the two men clash with tragic consequences for them both. Starring Bill Paterson as Lt.-Col. Jock Sinclair and Alexander Morton as Lt.-Col. Basil Barrow. James Kennaway 's famous novel about the impact of a new commanding officer on the men of a Scottish battalion was memorably filmed in 1960. Dramatised for the first time on radio by Trevor Royle. Lt.-Col. Jock Sinclair ..... Bill Paterson Lt.-Col. Basil Barrow ..... Alexander Morton Major Charlie Scott ..... Paul Young Captain Jimmy Cairns ..... Tom Smith Mary Titterington ..... Cara Kelly Morag Sinclair ..... Julie Duncanson Lt. Eric Simpson ..... Andrew Conlan Lt. Alec Rattray ..... Douglas Russell 2nd Lt. Rory MacKinnon ..... Gregor Powrie R.S.M. Riddick ..... David McKail Pipe-Major McLean ..... Norman MacLean Corp.-Piper Ian Fraser ..... Matthew Zajac Music played by Pipe-Major Stuart Samson and Pipe-Sergeant James Stout of the Highlanders Director: Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1995.