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The Borderers
Genre Drama
Created by Bill Craig
Starring Michael Gambon
Edith McArthur
Iain Cuthbertson
Ross Campbell
Margaret Greig
Country of origin United Kingdom
No. Drama is the specific mode of Fiction represented in Performance. Bill Craig (1930&ndash2002 was a Scottish Television scriptwriter Iain Cuthbertson is a distinguished Scottish Character actor born 4 January 1930 in Glasgow. Ross Campbell (born 3 July 1987) is a Scottish professional Association football player who plays for Scottish First Division The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located of series 2
No.  of episodes 26
Production
Producer(s) Peter Graham Scott
Broadcast
Original channel BBC1
Original run December 31, 1968 – March 31, 1970
External links
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

The Borderers is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1968 and 1970. Peter Graham Scott ( October 27, 1923 - August 5, 2007) was an English Film producer, Film director, film Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

A historical drama series, The Borderers was set during the 16th century and chronicled the lives of the Ker family, who lived on the frontier between England and Scotland. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Scotland ( Gaelic: Alba) is a Country in northwest Europethat occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Described by The Guardian in 2007 as "brave and original. The Guardian (until 1959 The Manchester Guardian) is a British Newspaper owned by the Guardian Media Group. . . a kind of north-eastern western". [1]

The leading cast members were Iain Cuthbertson, Edith MacArthur and Michael Gambon. Iain Cuthbertson is a distinguished Scottish Character actor born 4 January 1930 in Glasgow. Edith Macarthur MBE is a Scottish actress born in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire in 8 March 1926, and noted for her elegant

It was produced and directed by Peter Graham Scott, who had worked on The Avengers, Mogul, The Troubleshooters and would later go on to make The Onedin Line. Peter Graham Scott ( October 27, 1923 - August 5, 2007) was an English Film producer, Film director, film The Avengers was a British Television series featuring Secret agents in 1960s Britain. The Troubleshooters (titled Mogul for the first season is a British Television series made by The Onedin Line was a popular BBC television drama series that ran from 1971 to 1980. [2]

In 2007, two episodes of The Borderers were part of the BBC Archive Trial. [3]

Contents

Cast

The regular cast were Michael Gambon as Gavin Ker (male head of the family)[4], Edith McArthur as Margaret Ker and Iain Cuthbertson as Sir Walter Ker of Cessford. Iain Cuthbertson is a distinguished Scottish Character actor born 4 January 1930 in Glasgow. Nell Brennan as Agnes Ker (Series 1) and Eileen Nicholas as Agnes Ker (Series 2). Margaret Greig as Grizel Ker, Joseph Brady as Rab (Series 1) and James Garbutt as Rab (Series 2). Joseph Brady ( 9 October 1928, Glasgow - 12 June 2001) was a Scottish actor James Garbutt is a British actor who has been active on television Ross Campbell as Jamie Ker and Russell Waters as Pringle (Cessford's clerk). Ross Campbell (born 3 July 1987) is a Scottish professional Association football player who plays for Scottish First Division Russell Waters (born June 10, 1908 &ndash 1982 was a Scottish film actor [5]

Episode Guide

Series 1

Ep. No. Title Writer(s) Director Airdate Archive Status
1 “Vengeance” Bill Craig Peter Graham Scott 31 December 1968 Exists in colour
The elder of the Ker family, Gavin, has a shattering experience in front of him when he seeks a wider world. Bill Craig (1930&ndash2002 was a Scottish Television scriptwriter Peter Graham Scott ( October 27, 1923 - August 5, 2007) was an English Film producer, Film director, film Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 1968 ( MCMLXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
2 “Truce” Bill Craig Peter Graham Scott 7 January 1969 16mm black and white film print exists
When Gavin leads his men across the border to seek Agnes, he is accused of murdering an Englishman
3 “Witch Hunt” Vincent Tilsley Peter Graham Scott 14 January 1969 16mm black and white film print exists
Gavin's younger sister Grizel is put on trial for being a witch. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. (This episode was given a Radio Times cover)[6]. For the US radio series see WHYY-FM. Radio Times is the BBC 's weekly Television and Radio programme
4 “Treason” Jack Ronder Peter Graham Scott 21 January 1969 16mm black and white film print exists
A friend visits Gavin who tries to persuade him to travel to Europe. Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. But when pilgrims arrive, he is caught up in religious turmoil of the era.
5 “Fugitive” Allan Prior Peter Graham Scott 28 January 1969 16mm black and white film print exists
An English fugitive saves Gavin's life, but is soon compromised when he gives him shelter. Allan Prior (13 January 1922 Newcastle upon Tyne - 1 June 2006 was an English television script writer and novelist with over 300 television scripts to his name Events 1077 - Walk to Canossa: The Excommunication of Henry IV Holy Roman Emperor is lifted Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
6 “Stranger” Bill Craig Peter Graham Scott 4 February 1969 16mm black and white film print exists
Gavin has a rival, when a David Scott claims to be the real Laird of Stilrig
7 “Hero” Jack Ronder Peter Graham Scott 11 February 1969 Missing
Cessford lies wounded at Slitrig after an assassination attempt by John Hume. Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 660 BC - Traditional founding date of Japan by Emperor Jimmu. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
8 “Bloodfeud” George F Kerr Peter Graham Scott 18 February 1969 16mm black and white film print exists
The Kers arguments with The Armstrongs lead Jamie to be accused of murdering one of them. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
9 “Giant” Eve Martell Peter Graham Scott 25 February 1969 16mm black and white film print exists
Gavin must sneak into England to rescue a Scottish spy. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
10 “Wedlock” Sean Hignett Peter Graham Scott 4 March 1969 Missing
The Scotts of Branxholm raise Gavin's wrath when they boast openly of stealing the warden's cattle. Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
11 “Outlaw” Bruce Stewart Peter Graham Scott 11 March 1969 16mm black and white film print exists
When The Telfers, friends of the Kers, are evicted for debt, they desperately seek religious justification for the only option open to them, stealing
12 “Justice” John Lucarotti Peter Graham Scott 18 March 1969 Missing
A young Italian physician, Mario Vecchi, seeks refuge with the Kers, when he fails to save a patients life, and the Armstrongs seek vengeance. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. John Lucarotti ( May 20, 1926 in Aldershot, Hampshire &mdash November 20, 1994) was a British-born Canadian Screenwriter Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
13 “Dispossessed” Julian Nees Peter Graham Scott 25 March 1969 Exists in colour
An English princess is taken hostage, while on the way to marry a Scot she detests. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Guest starring John Thaw and Vivien Heilbron. John Edward Thaw CBE ( 3 January, 1942 &ndash 21 February, 2002) was an English Actor, who made his début Vivien Heilbron (b May 13 1944 in Glasgow) is a Scottish actress [7][8]

Series 2

Ep. No. Title Writer(s) Director Airdate Archive Status
1 “The Siege of Cocklaws” Jan Read Peter Graham Scott 6 January 1970 Exists in colour
The English attack a castle owned by The Laird of Cocklaws, Gavin defends him, whilst knowing his motives are a sham. Peter Graham Scott ( October 27, 1923 - August 5, 2007) was an English Film producer, Film director, film Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Guest starring William Hurndell and Hilda Braid. Hilda Braid ( 3 March 1929 &ndash 6 November 2007) was an English actress who had a long career on
2 “Survival Day” George F Kerr Peter Graham Scott 13 January 1970 Exists in colour
The Kers believe a cattle buyer is in league with Cessford to rob them of their living. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
3 “Snatch” Jan Read Peter Graham Scott 20 January 1970 Exists in colour
Agnes Ker is snatched by a gypsy, Hector Faa. Events 250 - Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Gavin must fight Hector and Agnes to get her back.
4 “What a Vengeance Upon England” Anthony Steven Peter Graham Scott 27 January 1970 Missing
Cessford tries to marry off his troublesome ward to an English warden. Anthony Steven was a veteran Television screenwriter who worked on many programmes including All Creatures Great and Small, The Prime of Miss Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The romance turns lethal and complicated by an Arab stallion.
5 “Among The Eagles” Bill Craig Peter Graham Scott 3 February 1970 Missing
Cessford is involved in a charge of treason when he attempts to uncover a traitor at the court of Queen Mary. Bill Craig (1930&ndash2002 was a Scottish Television scriptwriter Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. (This episode was given a Radio Times cover)[9]. For the US radio series see WHYY-FM. Radio Times is the BBC 's weekly Television and Radio programme
6 “Plot Counterplot” Anthony Coburn Peter Graham Scott 10 February 1970 Missing
Cessford travels to Edinburgh seeking promotion only to end up with dismissal and disgrace. James Anthony Coburn was an Australian Television writer and producer who spent his professional career living and working in the United Kingdom. Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
7 “The Quacksalver” Roy Russell Peter Graham Scott 17 February 1970 Missing
The Quacksalvers trick their way into Slitrig, and Gavin has to decide whether they should be pitied or are rogues. Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
8 “To The Gallows Tree” Martin Worth Peter Graham Scott 24 February 1970 Missing
Gavin defends his bonded tenant against torture and a monstrous charge. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
9 “A Woman or an Epitaph” Bruce Stewart Peter Graham Scott 25 February 1969 Missing
A woman called "The Wee Daftie" changes men's opinions on the role of women in society. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
10 “Hostage” Tom Wright Peter Graham Scott 10 March 1970 Missing
A boy is to be hanged within three days if stolen beasts are not returned. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
11 “Where The White Lilies Grow” Martin Worth Peter Graham Scott 17 March 1970 Exists in colour
Cessford's son brings a new bride and murder with him to Cessford Castle. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
12 “The Terror of the March” Martin Worth Peter Graham Scott 24 March 1970 Missing
Cessford has a hugely powerful cannon, which to the surprise of everyone, finds itself at the bottom of Slitrig Loch. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
13 “The Sea-Cole Man” Morris Farhi Peter Graham Scott 31 March 1970 Exists in colour
To settle the feud between the Kers and the Johnstones, a wrestling match is arranged. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [10][8]

External links

  1. ^ Obituary - Peter Graham Scott. The Guardian (2007-08-31). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne Retrieved on 2007-12-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.
  2. ^ Feature Obituaries - Peter Graham Scott. The Stage (2007-11-13). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St Retrieved on 2007-12-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.
  3. ^ Feature Obituaries - Peter Graham Scott. The Mausoleum Club (2007-06-21). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 524 - Godomar, King of the Burgundians defeats the Franks at the Battle of Vézeronce. Retrieved on 2007-12-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.
  4. ^ The Borderers:Series info. The TVDB. com (2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.
  5. ^ The Borderers Cast & Crew. TV. com (2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.
  6. ^ The Borderers with main cover photo of Iain Cuthbertson, Michael Gambon & Joseph Brady. Kelly Books Limited (2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.
  7. ^ The Borderers Season 1. TV. com (2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.
  8. ^ a b The Borderers. Lost Shows (2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.
  9. ^ The Borderers Iain Cuthbertson RT 2412 - 29 Jan 1970 (31 Jan-6 Feb). Kelly Books Limited (2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.
  10. ^ The Borderers Season 2. TV. com (2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-31. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia.

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