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Boswell & Johnson's Scottish Road Trip

Genres

Documentary

OverView

Following comedian Frank Skinner and Scottish crime writer Denise Mina as they team up to recreate James Boswell's and Dr Johnson's 18th century trip through Scotland to the Hebrides.

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Revenue

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Status

Returning Series

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

21 July 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner

Himself

Denise Mina

Denise Mina

Herself

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