
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.
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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 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 more recently the Panorama investigation Britain's ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½care Scandal.
Last on
More episodes
Previous
You are at the first episode
Next
See all episodes from Watching Ourselves: 60 Years of TV in Scotland
Clips
-
The Zircon Affair
Duration: 02:51
-
Interviewing Margaret Thatcher
Duration: 02:51
-
Fyfe Robertson - Roving Reporter
Duration: 01:38
Credits
Role | Contributor |
---|---|
Presenter | Greg Hemphill |
Director | Clara Glynn |
Producer | John Archer |
Broadcasts
- Wed 28 Mar 2012 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Scotland
- Sun 23 Sep 2012 19:25ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Scotland
- Mon 6 Mar 2017 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Scotland HD & Scotland only
- Tue 14 Mar 2023 20:00
Featured in...
100 Years of Our ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ in Scotland
Classic Scottish drama and comedy from the vaults to mark 100 years of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ in Scotland
iPlayer Scotland Category :: Featured Episodes
iPlayer Scotland Category featured programmes