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''The Borderers'' is a British
television
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between 1968 and 1970.
Setting
A historical drama series, ''The Borderers'' was set during the 16th century and chronicled the lives of the Ker family, who lived in the Scottish
Middle March on the frontier between England and Scotland. Some episodes of the show depict the wider politics, mostly as it affects their relative Sir Walter Ker, warden of the Middle March
The series was described by ''
The Guardian
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'' in 2007 as "brave and original...a kind of north-eastern western". It shows an ordinary family trying to live as part of a society of
Border Reivers, a world where raid and feud were unavoidable parts of daily life. The wars between England and Scotland had destroyed the normal processes of law enforcement. The setting is a particularly tense time, with
Elizabeth of England
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and
Mary, Queen of Scots
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The only surviving legitimate child of James V of Scot ...
, in competition. Also the struggle between Protestants and Catholics in both kingdoms. Amidst all this, the Kers of Slitrig are trying to live an ordinary life.
The leading cast members were
Iain Cuthbertson
Iain Cuthbertson (4 January 1930 – 4 September 2009) was a Scottish character actor and theatre director. He was known for his tall imposing build and also his distinctive gravelly, heavily accented voice. He had lead roles in ''The Border ...
,
Edith MacArthur and
Michael Gambon.
Season One was produced by
Peter Graham Scott
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, who had worked on ''
The Avengers'', ''
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'', ''
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'' and would later go on to make ''
The Onedin Line
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''.
Season Two was produced by Anthony Coburn who had previously worked on ''
Doctor Who
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''.
In 2007, two episodes of ''The Borderers'' were part of the ''BBC Archive Trial''.
Cast
The regular cast were
Michael Gambon as Gavin Ker (male head of the family), Edith McArthur as Margaret Ker and
Iain Cuthbertson
Iain Cuthbertson (4 January 1930 – 4 September 2009) was a Scottish character actor and theatre director. He was known for his tall imposing build and also his distinctive gravelly, heavily accented voice. He had lead roles in ''The Border ...
as Sir
Walter Ker of Cessford. 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
James Garbutt (12 September 1925 – 6 April 2020) was a British actor who was active on television from the 1960s.
Born in Houghton-le-Spring, County Durham in 1925, James was an RAF pilot and was trained in the United States and stationed ...
as Rab (Series 2). Ross Campbell as Jamie Ker and
Russell Waters
Russell Waters (born 10 June 1908, Glasgow, Lanarkshire – died 19 August 1982, Richmond, Surrey) was a Scottish film actor.
Waters was educated at Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow and the University of Glasgow. He began acting with the ...
as Pringle (Cessford's clerk).
Sir Walter Ker is a real historical figure, though little is known of him and most of what is shown in the series is invented.
Episode guide
Series 1
Series 2
References
External links
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