Robert Burns
Eddi Reader presents a special edition of the Celtic Zone celebrating the life and work of our treasured national bard, Robert Burns; with a great selection of programmes from our extensive archive, covering all aspects of his life, music, loves and his lasting and powerful legacy.
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Scotland's Music - Burns
John Purser examines Burns' work in the context of Scotland's musical history
Duration: 31:12
Songlines: Red, Red Rose
John Cavanagh goes in search of the history of the Burns song My Love is like a Red, Red Rose with help from singers including Sheena Wellington and Kenneth McKellar.
Duration: 26:49
Robert Burns and the Scots Musical Museum 1
Presenter Hugh Taylor examines The Bard's dedicated involvement in this 18th-century anthology of collected Scottish Folk songs and music.
Duration: 14:32
Songlines – Ae Fond Kiss
John Cavanagh investigates the story behind this most famous Scottish love song, interspersed with interpretations of the song from a range of singers.
Duration: 26:48
Burns and the Scots Musical Museum 2
Presenter Hugh Taylor examines The Bard's dedicated involvement in this 18th-century anthology of collected Scottish Folk songs and music.
Duration: 14:01
Ravi Burns
Sanjeev Kohli presents an Asian Burns Supper saluting the works of the bard in the company of legendary Scots novelist Alasdair Gray and a band of merry musicians in collaborative mode.
Duration: 27:20
Burns and the Scots Musical Museum 3
Presenter Hugh Taylor examines The Bard's dedicated involvement in this 18th-century anthology of collected Scottish Folk songs and music.
Duration: 14:18
The Story and the Song
In this episode of 'The Story and the Song', writer Janet Paisley weaves a brand new tale around the Burns song 'O, Wert Thou In The Cauld Blast'.
Duration: 19:55
Burns and the Scots Musical Museum 4
Presenter Hugh Taylor examines The Bard's dedicated involvement in this 18th-century anthology of collected Scottish Folk songs and music.
Duration: 14:35
Reel Blend 1
Join Robbie Shepherd and Richard Michael around the piano for an informal feature exploring the songs of Burns.
Duration: 12:29
My Tocher's The Jewel
Presenter Kirsteen McCue is joined by musical contributors Iain Macinnes, Rod Paterson, Mairi Campbell and Wendy Weatherby to discuss the strong romantic influence in many of Burns’ poems and songs.
Duration: 23:48
Reel Blend 2
Join Robbie Shepherd and Richard Michael around the piano for an informal feature exploring the songs of Burns.
Duration: 09:43
Broadcasts
- Tue 20 Jan 2009 00:30±«Óãtv Radio Scotland Extra
- Tue 19 Jan 2010 00:30±«Óãtv Radio Scotland Extra
- Tue 26 Jan 2010 00:30±«Óãtv Radio Scotland Extra
- Tue 25 Jan 2011 00:30±«Óãtv Radio Scotland
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