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Bessie Dunlop, Witch O Dalry
£6.99
A true Scottish story brought to life by local voices and a top‑ranking UK audio drama cast.
History, Scots language, and powerful storytelling — all in one immersive audio experience.
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About the Audiobook
Bessie Dunlop, the Witch o Dalry retells the gripping true story of a sixteenth-century Ayrshire woman accused of witchcraft after claiming to be guided by a mysterious spirit.
This powerful audio drama features a professional cast working alongside community performers from Dalry and Beith, bringing the story home with authentic local voices and emotional depth.
The production became a Top 10 Audio Drama on Amazon UK, recognised for its storytelling, atmosphere, and cultural impact.
Blending Scots and English, the play is ideal for listeners, teachers, and students exploring Scotland’s language, history, and folklore. Teaching notes and classroom activities are included for schools via the ebook purchased seperatly.
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Cast & Production Credits
Release Date: 29 March 2023
Listening Length: 2 hours and 29 minutes
Language: English (Unabridged)
Author: John Hodgart
Producer: Barry Robertson
Full Cast:
Josh Kenovan, Karen Barthe, Sean Brown, Oriana Strahan, Rosie Strahan, Steven Reid, Valerie Provan, Anne Grant, Susan McCabe, Carol Young, Pat Douglas, Lorna Manson, Ellen Hart, Hazel Wylie, Kirsty Strahan, Alister Sim, Steven Richmond, Ronnie Guffie, Drew Young, James Dippie, Kenzie Sharkey, Kate Connell, Dale McFadzean, Cameron Seaward, Mark Thomson, Jacqueline Carson, John Hodgart, Alex Hope, Donald Reid, Willie Wallace, Alex Findlay, Jennifer Harkins, Mari-Clare Turnbull, Julie Wales, Eilidh May Hill
Director: Mark Thomson
Sound Engineer: Stephen Bull
Publisher: The Grey Hill
Recorded at: The Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine — live in the theatre
This production brings together a blend of professional performers and community voices from Dalry and Beith, creating an authentic and powerful retelling of Bessie Dunlop’s story.