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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
30 years ago
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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'.
Thu, Mar 30 1950 –
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'.
Sun, Jan 11 1953 –
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'.
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'.
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Portrait of Penelope McGhiePenelope McGhie
Penelope McGhie was
>> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
as 'Miss Campbell'.
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Portrait of Nicola EssonNicola Esson
Nicola Esson was
>> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
as 'Elizabeth McQuarrie'.
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Portrait of Mark AnsteeMark Anstee
Mark Anstee was
>> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
as 'Captain MacLeod'.
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Portrait of Alan DavidAlan David
Alan David was
45 in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
as 'Sir Aeneas MacPherson'.
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'.
Tue, May 12 1942 –
Mon, Mar 27 2000
Portrait of Tony HalfpennyTony Halfpenny
Tony Halfpenny was
>> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
as 'Coll'.
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Portrait of Donald MacNeillDonald MacNeill
Donald MacNeill was
>> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
as 'McLeod of Raasay'.
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Portrait of Carol MacReadyCarol MacReady
Carol MacReady was
41 in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
as 'Lady MacPherson'.
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'.
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Portrait of Leo Sho-SilvaLeo Sho-Silva
Leo Sho-Silva was
>> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
as 'Joseph'.
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Portrait of Joanne ThirskJoanne Thirsk
Joanne Thirsk was
>> in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles
as 'Caroline MacPherson'.
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Crew

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