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Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles

199330m

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Director: John Byrne
Release date: 1993-10-27
Runtime: 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: BBC

About Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles

Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles is a 1993 movie in the Comedy and TV Movie genres, directed by John Byrne, starring Robbie Coltrane, John Sessions and Celia Imrie. It has a runtime of 30 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles in Thailand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the autumn of 1773, the English writer Samuel Johnson visits the Hebrides, or Western Isles, off the North-West coast of Scotland. With him are his friend, the Scotsman James Boswell, and his black servant Francis Barber. Staying with a series of hosts, including elderly Jacobite heroine Flora McDonald, Johnson and Boswell encounter traditional Scottish hospitality at first-hand, all the time arguing about politics (and in Boswell's case losing his head over every pretty woman he meets). Meanwhile, Francis and another black servant they encounter provide evidence of the new consciousness emerging in Britain's soon-to-be-independent American colonies.

Cast

Robbie Coltrane

Dr Samuel Johnson

John Sessions

James Boswell

Celia Imrie

Lady MacDonald

Ruth McGhie

Flora McDonald

Penelope McGhie

Miss Campbell

Nicola Esson

Elizabeth McQuarrie

Mark Anstee

Captain MacLeod

Alan David

Sir Aeneas MacPherson

Ian Dury

Dr Reid

Tony Halfpenny

Coll

Donald MacNeill

McLeod of Raasay

Carol MacReady

Lady MacPherson

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles in Thailand?+

Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Thailand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles on Netflix?+

Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles is not on Netflix in Thailand right now.

How long is Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles?+

Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles has a runtime of 30 minutes (30 minutes).

Who stars in Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles?+

Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles stars Robbie Coltrane, John Sessions, Celia Imrie, Ruth McGhie and Penelope McGhie.

When did Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles come out?+

Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles is a 1993 movie directed by John Byrne.

What genre is Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles?+

Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles is Comedy and TV Movie film.

Who directed Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles?+

Boswell and Johnson's Tour of the Western Isles was directed by John Byrne.