Catherine Czerkawska

Sybil Wintrope

Louise Beattie

Alec Heggie

John Buick

Monica Gibb

Liam Brennan

Anne Downie

Full Cast

A BBC Radio Full-Cast Drama

A stunning family saga set on the banks of the River Clyde 
 Immerse yourself in this beautiful family story set in the heart of Scotland as stories old and new emerge from the banks of the river. Featuring a full-cast, this is a stunning drama from the BBC archives and a treat for any audio fan with a love of rich stories, beautifully told.On a trip home, young Alison Lynn discovers an old wooden boat lying out of the water in the marina, named Isabella. Curious as to the origins of the boat’s name, she sets about finding the story of the elusive Isabella. Discovering that the boat’s namesake is still alive, an elderly lady of eighty-eight, Alison decides to track her down. The journey transports Alison back to the 1880s and she is immersed in her own family history, where the Lynns were a powerful force, building exquisite yachts with great craftsmanship. As a yachting fan herself, Alison is determined to bring Isabella back to her former glory with the help of her new found relative.This is a story full of love and passion, sorrow and death. It weaves a tale of family history against a backdrop of turbulent times that echo down the generations. Will Alison and Isabella be able to find peace and will they be able to save this relic of the past and embrace a new future?This listening treat is perfect for fans of immersive family stories from authors such as Anne Tyler and Joanna Trollope and is available as a complete download for the first time.Cast and creditsWritten by Catherine CzerkawskaDirected by Hamish WilsonIsabella - Sybil Wintrope 
Alison - Louise Beattie 
Adam/Stirling - Allan Sharpe 
David - Alec HeggiePaolo - John Buick Hetty - Monica GibbIan - Liam BrennanMaclehose/Luke - Gibert Martin 
Annie - Sheila Donald 
Sadie - Anne Downie 
Malcolm - Alec MonteathDavid - Mark McDonnellForeman/ Alexander - Tom Smith 
Emily - Irene MacDougallJessie/Receptionist - Astrid Wilson 
Archivist/Archie - William ArmourMatron/Young James - Mary Riggans 
Nurse/Midwife - Susie MaguireCook - Ceit Kearney Kitchen maid - Wendy Ronald 
Young Hetty - Isabel Wright 
James Lynn - James MacPhersonBosun/Gardener - Stuart Davids OldMan/Paolo’s Papa - Douglas StivenEpisode titles 1. Casting Off2. Hoisting the Sail 3. Still Waters 4. Weathering the Storm First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 16th March - 6th April 1994©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Catherine Czerkawska

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