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''The Dark Island'' is a six-part British television miniseries, produced by

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. It premièred on 8 July 1962. It was later adapted for radio, which was transmitted in 1969. It was set on the

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Benbecula Benbecula (; gd, Beinn nam Fadhla or ) is an island of the Outer Hebrides in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Scotland. In the 2011 census, it had a resident population of 1,283 with a sizable percentage of Roman Catholics. It is in a ...

, though the majority of the series was filmed on

South Uist South Uist ( gd, Uibhist a Deas, ; sco, Sooth Uist) is the second-largest island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. At the 2011 census, it had a usually resident population of 1,754: a decrease of 64 since 2001. The island, in common with the ...

Plot

The plot involves the discovery of a mysterious torpedo found on the shore of

. A naval team descends on the area to deal with the torpedo accompanied by Nicolson, an intrigued security officer. Further investigation of the torpedo reveals an international spy kit, the contents of which include a Finnish passport, British and Swedish currency, and most intriguing of all, a fragment of sheet music. Nicolson is joined by fellow security operative Grant, and together they investigate the sudden appearance of the torpedo. Their investigations meet with resistance from the locals, and when their investigations lead to a murder, it becomes apparent that someone is trying to conceal something sinister. As Nicolson comes close to learning the truth, he is lured into a trap and is injured. When he comes to, he discovers that Grant has been murdered and he endeavours to find the people responsible. He eventually uncovers an elaborate espionage operation.

Cast

Robert Hardy Timothy Sydney Robert Hardy (29 October 1925 – 3 August 2017) was an English actor who had a long career in theatre, film and television. He began his career as a classical actor and later earned widespread recognition for roles such as Sieg ...

– Nicolson * Francis Matthews – Grant *

Michael Barrington Michael Barrington (3 July 1924 – 5 June 1988) was a British actor best known for his television work. His best remembered role is as the ineffectual Governor Venables in the BBC sitcom ''Porridge'' which featured Ronnie Barker in the lead ...

– Dr. Glenville *

Angela Browne Angela Browne (14 June 1938 – 20 June 2001) was a British actress. She had a recurring role in the early 1960s crime series '' Ghost Squad''. She also appeared in episodes of shows such as ''Danger Man'', ''No Hiding Place'', '' The Saint'', ...

– Mary Somers *Wallace Campbell – Donald MacAulley * Walter Carr – Davy McNeil * James Copeland – Petty officer * John Forbes-Robertson – Lieutenant *Morag Forsyth – Margaret *James Gibson – Dr. Mackenzie * Michael Golden – Swanson *Roy Hanlon – Corporal *Denis Holmes – Major Williams *

Edward Jewesbury Reginald Edward Oliphant Jewesbury (6 August 1917 – 31 March 2001) was an English actor, notable for his film, stage and television work and as a member of the Renaissance Theatre Company. In 1982, he appeared with the Royal Shakespeare Compa ...

– George Hammond *

Cyril Luckham Cyril Alexander Garland Luckham (25 July 1907 – 8 February 1989) was an English film, television and theatre actor. He was the husband of stage and screen actress Violet Lamb. Career The son of a paymaster captain in the Royal Navy, Cyril Lu ...

– Brigadier *

Alex McCrindle Alex McCrindle (3 August 1911 – 20 April 1990) was a Scottish actor. He was best known for his role as General Jan Dodonna in ''Star Wars''. Biography McCrindle was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He began his acting career in 1937 starring in ...

– Mr. Stewart *Douglas Murchie – Alec Thomson *Brydon Murdoch – Ian McLeod *William Sherwood – Colonel Jamieson *

Ian Trigger Ian Trigger (30 September 1938 – 6 January 2010) was a British actor of stage, film and television who had a successful career in the United States. A diminutive actor, Trigger's long career saw him working in the West End, on Broadway and ...

– Attendant

Theme tune

While the show is no longer seen, the theme tune remains a favourite with Scottish musicians, mostly

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ists and pipers. The air was originally called "Dr. Mackay's Farewell to Creagorry" by its composer, Iain MacLachlan about 1958. David Silver of Glasgow wrote the most common and famous words to the theme after the TV series appeared. Another set of lyrics was written by Stewart Ross of Inverness and is also quite well known, having been recorded by Calum and Fiona Kennedy as well as Daniel O' Donnell. Both sets of lyrics were published in 1963.

Episode status

As of 2009, no episodes of ''The Dark Island'' have survived in the BBC archives; they were most likely wiped in the 1970s. The entire 1969 radio series, however, does still exist, and can be found at various internet sources,http://radioechoes.com/?page=series&genre=Drama&series=The%20Dark%20Island usually under the banner "Old Time Radio".

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dark Island, The BBC television dramas Lost BBC episodes 1960s British drama television series 1962 British television series debuts 1962 British television series endings Black-and-white British television shows English-language television shows