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Tam O'Shanter

4 Extra Debut. Later in life, Robert Burns begins writing a poem destined to become one of his best-known works. Stars Liam Brennan.

Towards the end of his life, on a farm in Dumfries, Robert Burns begins to write a poem that will become one of his famous works.

Published in 1791, Tam O'Shanter describes the wayward exploits of a farmer which puts his very soul in peril.

Starring Liam Brennan and Gerda Stevenson.

Written by Catherine Czerkawska.

Robert Burns .... Liam Brennan
Jean Armour .... Gerda Stevenson
Robbie/Helen MacTaggart .... Sheila Donald
Tam O'Shanter/Duncan Graham .... Kern Falconer
Willie Niven/Souter Johnnie .... Billy Boyd
Anna .... Alyxis Daly

Music played by Jo Miller, Steve Sutcliffe, Norman Chalmers and Mike Katz.

Director: Hamish Wilson

First broadcast on 91热爆 Radio 4 in June 1996.

2 days left to listen

1 hour, 15 minutes

Last on

Sun 26 Jan 2025 01:00

Broadcasts

  • Sat 25 Jan 2025 06:00
  • Sat 25 Jan 2025 11:00
  • Sat 25 Jan 2025 17:00
  • Sun 26 Jan 2025 01:00