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Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles

Plot: In the autumn of 1773, the English writer Samuel Johnson visits the Hebrides, or Western Isles, off the North-West coast of Scotland. With him are his friend, the Scotsman James Boswell, and his black servant Francis Barber
Release Date: Wednesday, October 27 1993
31 years ago
Genres: Comedy, TV Movie
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Cast

Portrait of Robbie ColtraneRobbie Coltrane. Robbie Coltrane was 43 in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Dr Samuel Johnson'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 30 1950 –
Died: Fri, Oct 14 2022
Portrait of John SessionsJohn Sessions. John Sessions was 40 in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'James Boswell'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 11 1953 –
Died: Mon, Nov 02 2020
Portrait of Celia ImrieCelia Imrie. Celia Imrie was 41 in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Lady MacDonald'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 15 1952
Portrait of Ruth McGhieRuth McGhie. Ruth McGhie was >> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Flora McDonald'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Penelope McGhiePenelope McGhie. Penelope McGhie was >> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Miss Campbell'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Nicola EssonNicola Esson. Nicola Esson was >> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Elizabeth McQuarrie'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark AnsteeMark Anstee. Mark Anstee was >> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Captain MacLeod'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alan DavidAlan David. Alan David was 45 in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Sir Aeneas MacPherson'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 29 1947
Portrait of Ian DuryIan Dury. Ian Dury was 51 in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Dr Reid'.
Birthday: Tue, May 12 1942 –
Died: Mon, Mar 27 2000
Portrait of Tony HalfpennyTony Halfpenny. Tony Halfpenny was >> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Coll'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald MacNeillDonald MacNeill. Donald MacNeill was >> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'McLeod of Raasay'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carol MacReadyCarol MacReady. Carol MacReady was 41 in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Lady MacPherson'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 04 1952
Portrait of Richard D. SharpRichard D. Sharp. Richard D. Sharp was >> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Benjamin'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leo Sho-SilvaLeo Sho-Silva. Leo Sho-Silva was >> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Joseph'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joanne ThirskJoanne Thirsk. Joanne Thirsk was >> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Caroline MacPherson'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of John ByrneJohn Byrne. John Byrne was 53 in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Writer, Director'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 06 1940 –
Died: Thu, Nov 30 2023
Portrait of Nicholas BartonNicholas Barton. Nicholas Barton was >> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday