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Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland

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

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28th March 2012 - 25th January 2013
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Breaking Stories Still
Breaking Stories
28th March 2012

Episode 1

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.

Having a Laugh Still
Having a Laugh
4th April 2012

Episode 2

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.

Mean Streets Still
Mean Streets
11th April 2012

Episode 3

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.

Characters Still
Characters
18th April 2012

Episode 4

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.

Other Lives Still
Other Lives
25th April 2012

Episode 5

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.

Sporting Life Still
Sporting Life
2nd May 2012

Episode 6

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

Hearts in the Highlands Still
Hearts in the Highlands
9th May 2012

Episode 7

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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