Kidnapped

Synopsis

3-part drama. In the politically divided Scotland of 1751, orphaned David Balfour leaves the peace of his idyllic Lowland home to seek out his inheritance from his estranged uncle.

But before he can claim his rightful fortune, young Davie is launched on an extraordinary adventure where he must battle with slave-traders, evade capture by the British army’s finest troops and learn some harsh truths about himself along the way. Fortunately for Davie he is helped in his quest by the one man in Scotland who is able to outrun and outwit the cleverest and most dogged of pursuers: the notorious and flamboyant Jacobite rebel – Alan Breck.

Kidnapped remains one of the most exciting adventure stories ever written and this brilliant adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel is sure to excite and enthrall children and adults of all ages.

Reviews

Iain Glen is captivating as Alan Breck, vividly portraying the charismatic hero in all his comic and tragic glory.

The Daily Express

This sublime and riveting television adaptation shows why Stevenson’s novel remains such an enduring classic. The high seas of the 18th century and the rugged Highlands of the Jacobite rebellion are the tempestuous canvas upon which Davey struggles to find a new place for himself in the world after his uncle sells him into bondage. The cast, lead by a wonderfully flamboyant performance by Iain Glen, are excellent. And relative newcomer James Pearson makes Davie a very sympathetic central figure.

Awards

• Nominated Satellite Award Outstanding Motion Picture Made for Television

Credits

Iain Glen

Alan Breck

James Anthony Pearson

Davie Balfour

Gregor Fisher

James Stewart

Adrian Dunbar

Alexander/Ebenezer Balfour

Kirsten Smith

Catriona

Paul McGann

Colonel MacNab

John Bach

Cluny

Jake Lindesay

Ransome

John Leigh

Rankeillor

Alexander Gandar

Shug

Gavin Richards

Captain Hoseason

Andrew Robertt

Mr. Riach

Tania Anderson

Mrs. Robertson

Emily Barclay

Maddy

Lex Calder

Ferryman

Norman Forsey

Catechist

Gilbert Goldie

Minister

Kelson Henderson

Young Man

Robert McCulley

Old Man

Ginette McDonald

Weaver Woman

Kimberly Mcgee

Young woman

Edward Newborn

The Red Fox

Lee Tuson

Long Mile Leader

Director

Brendan Maher

Writers

Bev Doyle
Richard Kurti

Production Companies

BBC
South Pacific Pictures