Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland

Season 1

7 episodes · Mar 28, 2012

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  • S1E1

    Breaking Stories

    Mar 28, 2012

    A review of great moments in Scottish TV, including a contentious Secret Society episode, Kirsty Wark's Thatcher interview, and coverage of Lockerbie and Dunblane.

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  • S1E2

    Having a Laugh

    Apr 4, 2012

    Greg Hemphill reviews how Scottish comedy has evolved over the years, exploring how it expresses and mocks national identity and uses the richness of its language.

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  • S1E3

    Mean Streets

    Apr 11, 2012

    Greg Hemphill examines how Scotland's cities have featured in homegrown TV drama, warts and all. With contributions from Brian Cox, David Hayman and Eileen McCallum.

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  • S1E4

    Characters

    Apr 18, 2012

    Greg Hemphill casts his eye over memorable Scottish TV characters, including Danny McGlone in Tutti Frutti, Chris Guthrie in Sunset Song, Dr Finlay and Hamish Macbeth.

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  • S1E5

    Other Lives

    Apr 25, 2012

    Greg Hemphill explores how documentaries gave ordinary people a voice in films such as Lilybank, The Scheme, The Bowler and the Bunnet, and The Fight for Clydeside.

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  • S1E6

    Sporting Life

    May 2, 2012

    Greg Hemphill explores how sports broadcasting has changed from its earliest days, and how sporting events serve as celebrations of Scottish national identity.

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  • S1E7

    Hearts in the Highlands

    May 9, 2012

    Greg Hemphill explores the Scottish television's fascination with the country's landscape and how Scots emigres preserve their own notion of Scottishness.

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