Whisky
Brian Cox delves into the history of Scotland's national drink, revealing its origins, the rise in addiction in the 19th century and what it did for Scotland's reputation.
Today, whisky is a source of Scottish pride; it's one of the UK's few growth industries. In this last episode, actor Brian Cox reveals how whisky was born and shaped in opposition to the British tax system, and how that history forged the character of Scotland's national drink. But as he discovers, during the 19th century, addiction became a huge social problem with Scots drinking around six million gallons every year to escape the often unbearable conditions of their urban lives. The Scots reputation for hard drinking was born, an image Scotland struggles with to this day.
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Clips
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Uisge Beatha, the water of life
Duration: 02:24
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The Demon Drink
Duration: 02:18
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Brian Cox |
Series Producer | Richard Downes |
Producer | Tim Niel |
Director | Tim Niel |
Broadcasts
- Mon 17 Dec 2012 21:00麻豆官网首页入口 One Scotland
- Wed 19 Dec 2012 23:20麻豆官网首页入口 Two Scotland