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    Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of Television in Scotland

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    2012 - 2013
    Ended
    Seasons: 2
    Episodes: 11

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

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    Seasons & Episodes

    1. Breaking Stories

    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.

    3/28/2012

    2. Having a Laugh

    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.

    4/4/2012

    3. Mean Streets

    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.

    4/11/2012

    4. Characters

    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.

    4/18/2012

    5. Other Lives

    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.

    4/25/2012

    6. Sporting Life

    Greg Hemphill explores how sports broadcasting has changed from its earliest days, and how sporting events serve as celebrations of Scottish national identity.

    5/2/2012

    7. Hearts in the Highlands

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

    5/9/2012

    Cast