Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland — Season 1
About this season
Greg Hemphill explores the best moments in the history of Scottish programme making
Episodes (7)
1. Breaking Stories
Aired 28 March 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. Having a Laugh
Aired 4 April 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. Mean Streets
Aired 11 April 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. Characters
Aired 18 April 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.
5. Other Lives
Aired 25 April 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.
6. Sporting Life
Aired 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.
7. Hearts in the Highlands
Aired 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.