Alistair Heather sets out on a mission to reclaim the Scots language. For decades, his fellow-Scots speakers have been mocked, their language oppressed by educators, politicians and broadcasters. One famous report claimed that 'Scots is not the language of educated people anywhere'. Alistair tells the history of the language and argues that Scots is fighting back after decades of ignorance and oppression.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- BBC Scotland
Keywords
- scotland
- language
- scottish
- scots language
- television documentary
- scottish documentary
- uk
- scottish languages
Top Cast
Alistair Heather as Presenter
Janey Godley as Self
Chris McQueer as Self
Billy Kay as Self
Peter Chapman as Self
Top Crew
Liam McArdle · Director
Alistair Heather · Writer
Andrew Berry · Editor
Clyde Wallbanks · Editor
Rachel Bell · Executive Producer
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