Greg Hemphill
presents an informative, amusing series that explores the best moments in the
history of Scottish programme making to celebrate 60 years of television
broadcasting in Scotland
The best of
drama, comedy, sport and documentary from the last 60 years have been dusted
off and brought back to the small screen. Marking the sixtieth anniversary of
television broadcasting in Scotland this seven-part series paints a picture of
Scottish television and society.
With
characteristic warmth and humour Greg Hemphill acts as guide through the years
of broadcasting history talking to the actors, producers, writers, directors,
and viewers who have found parts of their lives immortalised in TV history.
1. Breaking
Stories
Celebrating 60 years of television in Scotland, a look at Scotland's history of
great television journalism. From reporter Fyfe Robertson's stylish reports in
a trilby on horseback for Tonight, to Duncan Campbell's 1985 Secret Society
episode - The Zircon Affair - which landed the BBC in trouble with the
government. Plus Kirsty Wark's Thatcher interview, coverage of the trio of
tragedies that struck Scotland: Lockerbie, Piper Alpha and Dunblane, and the
more recently Panorama investigation Britain's Homecare Scandal.
Broadcast on BBC One, 7:30PM Wed, 28
Mar 2012
Available until 7:59PM Wed, 16 May 2012
First broadcast BBC One, 7:30PM Wed, 28 Mar
2012
Duration 30 minutes
