Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland

Season 1

2012 · 7 episodes

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Breaking Stories

   28 Mar 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.

2. 2

   2. Having a Laugh

   4 Apr 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.

3. 3

   3. Mean Streets

   11 Apr 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.

4. 4

   4. Characters

   18 Apr 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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   5. Other Lives

   25 Apr 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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   6. Sporting Life

   2 May 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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   7. Hearts in the Highlands

   9 May 2012

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