Rebel Tongue
2020-04-28
58 minutes.
Overview
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.
Year 2020
Studio BBC Scotland
Director Liam McArdle
Crew Rachel Bell (Executive Producer), Alistair Heather (Presenter), Alistair Heather (Writer), David Devenney (Development Manager), Rick Walker (Camera Operator), Carlo D'Alessandro (Camera Operator)
Popularity 2
Language English
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