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The Big Picnic
A spectacular theatre drama recounting the experiences of young Glaswegian men in the First World War. We see both staged depictions of the Home Front and the battlefield abroad. Twenty years on from its original staging, this performance still packs the same emotional punch today.
Last on
Sat 9 Aug 2014
21:15
Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Two Scotland
The story of the brave WWI pipers who played bagpipes for troops going into battle.
Clips
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Ashley Jensen as Nessie
Duration: 00:30
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Iain Connell as Billy Blair
Duration: 01:29
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"Let it not be over before we get there!"
Duration: 02:30
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The Christmas Truce: Not Tommy – Jock!
Duration: 05:14
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Colours | Jimmy Logan |
Billy Blair | Iain Connell |
Hughie Frizell | Dave Anderson |
Writer | Bill Bryden |
Director | Bill Bryden |
Director | Sebastian Graham-Jones |
Director | Derek Bailey |
Broadcast
- Sat 9 Aug 2014 21:15Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Two Scotland