The story of Highland children who help Bonnie Prince Charlie to escape to France after the battle of Culloden. Serial in 8 episodes: 1. Journey into the past (15mins; 1367 feet) 2. The traitor (16mins; 1423 feet) 3. The league in action (14mins; 1290 feet) 4. The ambush (15mins; 1385 feet) 5. The prince must be warned (14mins; 1292 feet) 6. The rescue (17mins; 1542 feet) 7. The enemy closes in (15mins; 1322 feet) 8. Over the threshold (20 mins; 1782 feet)

Cast

Frazer Hines

Angus

Francesca Annis

Jean

Jeremy Bulloch

Hamish

John Woodnutt

Lieutenant

Michael Nightingale

Colonel

Robert Haviland

Narrator (voice)

John Pike

Willie

Gareth Tandy

Alistair

John Dearth

Sergeant

Frank Forsyth

Laird