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**** 4 Extra remembers Scottish actor Alexander Morton who died in April aged 81. Another case for the roguish sleuth, Mr Cullender, in 1790s Edinburgh. As the Press Gang roams the streets looking for likely lads to fight Napoleon, and while the Town Guard finds themselves baffled by a spate of wine cellar murders, Cully gallantly rushes to the assistance of a young lady in distress. Starring Alexander Morton. Ian Rankin's period detective story. Cully …. Alexander Morton Mary …. Wendy Seager Sgt Horsburgh …. Douglas Russell Jane/’Blackie’ Bird …. Cara Kelly Jeffary/Lord Montbordeaux …. John Buick Maggie Kirk …. Monica Gibb Dr Cant …. Simon Tate Lord Provost …. Robin Thompson Ballantine/Senior Brusci …. Stephen McNickle Director: Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1997.
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