4 Extra Debut. A trial for child murder and a heroine who stops at nothing to undo the damage her virtue has caused. Starring Joanne Cummins.

"She wouldn't lie in court to save her sister's life - so she had to find another way. "Mike Harris' fast paced adaptation of Walter Scott's most gripping, most contemporary novel.

'Heart of Midlothian' begins with a trial for child murder, and then never lets the tension drop with disguises, thwarted love, hazardous journeys, kidnappings, riots, rescues - and a shy, retiring, heroine who will stop at nothing to undo the terrible damage her virtue has done.

Adapted for radio by Mike Harris

Produced and Directed by Clive Brill

A Brill production for BBC Radio 4.