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Gordon Jackson

posted 9 years ago by Chris398
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Which one was Prof. Bramston......Piet the interperter ?

The interpreter was Alex Heyns. Gordon Jackson was the professor with the Scottish accent in the first episode who described the legend that was Shaka to Queen Victoria.

[–] Chris398 9 years ago

Thanks for your response. I never saw a scene with Queen Victoria. Maybe it was cut out of the version I saw aired on TBS. Was it before the meeting with the King ?

[–] a-j-martinrn 9 years ago

The opening scenes of the very first episode were of King Chetswayo being introduced to Queen Victoria in a bid to get his kingdom back from colonial rule.The scenes with Queen Victoria were the first 8 minutes before the title song kicks in. (Amazon video version)
There are various versions floating around but if I remember correctly they all start the same way,any cuts are further into the series.

[–] Chris398 9 years ago

Just saw it on youtube.......Thanks

[–] a-j-martinrn 9 years ago

You're welcome. Glad that you were able to see it. Shaka Zulu was, is, a brilliant series. Grew up not far from where they filmed it and watching it always makes me think of home.

[–] Chris398 9 years ago

Yes... It was a brilliant production. I always remember Gordon Jackson's role in "The Great Escape".