Seasons & Episodes
Breaking Stories
A review of great moments in Scottish TV, including a contentious Secret Society episode, Kirsty Wark's Thatcher intervi
Having a Laugh
Greg Hemphill reviews how Scottish comedy has evolved over the years, exploring how it expresses and mocks national iden
Mean Streets
Greg Hemphill examines how Scotland's cities have featured in homegrown TV drama, warts and all. With contributions from
Characters
Greg Hemphill casts his eye over memorable Scottish TV characters, including Danny McGlone in Tutti Frutti, Chris Guthri
Other Lives
Greg Hemphill explores how documentaries gave ordinary people a voice in films such as Lilybank, The Scheme, The Bowler
Sporting Life
Greg Hemphill explores how sports broadcasting has changed from its earliest days, and how sporting events serve as cele
Hearts in the Highlands
Greg Hemphill explores the Scottish television's fascination with the country's landscape and how Scots emigres preserve
Swashbuckled
This episode revisits the heyday of the Scottish historical drama including Rob Roy and Kidnapped.
Baubles and Bells
In a celebration of sixty years of Scottish TV, a focus on Christmas and Hogmanay programming, from the BBC's White Heat
Vital Sparks
This episode focuses on Scottish culture with a look at groundbreaking programmes capturing artists at work.
Burns Night
This episode focuses on the various ways that the life and works of Robert Burns have been celebrated over the years.
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