Series·2012·2 seasons

Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland

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

Play
Always find 7Shows7domains.fans
Continue the story

Episodes

Up next
Breaking StoriesE1 · 45 min

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 LaughE2 · 45 min

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 StreetsE3 · 45 min

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.

CharactersE4 · 45 min

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 LivesE5 · 45 min

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 LifeE6 · 45 min

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 HighlandsE7 · 45 min

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