Kidnapped. Episode Two.

"Long sought after by classic television collectors and fans of Robert Louis Stevenson's work, this 13 part adaptation stars David McCallum as the rebellious Alan Breck Stewart. This ambitious serial {a co operation between HTV and Germany's Tele-Munchen} also features a host of British character actors including Bill Simpson, Patrick Allen, Andrew Keir, Patrick Magee and Frank Windsor. All 13 episodes have been transferred from the original 16mm film elements especially for this DVD release."
When young David Balfour arrrives at his uncle's bleak Scottish house to claim his inheritance his relative tries to murder him then has him shipped off to be sold as a slave in the colonies. Luckily for the lad, he strikes up a friendship with Alan Breck Stewart, who is on the run after Bonnie Prince Charlie's defeat at Culloden. When the ship's captain tries to kill Breck for his money the two manage to get to land and set out for Edinburgh, dodging the ruthless Redcoats along the way.

Captain Hoseason.
Still persuing seperate goals, Alan Breck hears fresh rumours of rebellion in the Highlands and David Balfour learns first hand how villainous his uncle really is.