Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland
Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland
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Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland

2012
2 seasons
11 episodes

Greg Hemphill explores the best moments in the history of Scottish programme making

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  • Ep 1

    1.Breaking Stories

    28-03-2012

    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.

  • Ep 2

    2.Having a Laugh

    04-04-2012

    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.

  • Ep 3

    3.Mean Streets

    11-04-2012

    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.

  • Ep 4

    4.Characters

    18-04-2012

    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.

  • Ep 5

    5.Other Lives

    25-04-2012

    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.

  • Ep 6

    6.Sporting Life

    02-05-2012

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

  • Ep 7

    7.Hearts in the Highlands

    09-05-2012

    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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