Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland
2012·2 seasons · 11 episodes·Series
Synopsis
Greg Hemphill explores the best moments in the history of Scottish programme making
Episodes
1E1Breaking StoriesA review of great moments in Scottish TV, including a contentious Secret Society episode, Kirsty Wark's Thatcher interview, and coverage of Lockerbie and Dunblane.2E2Having a LaughGreg 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.3E3Mean StreetsGreg 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.4E4CharactersGreg 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.5E5Other LivesGreg 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.6E6Sporting LifeGreg Hemphill explores how sports broadcasting has changed from its earliest days, and how sporting events serve as celebrations of Scottish national identity.7E7Hearts in the HighlandsGreg 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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