Showland: Behind The Scenes At The Fair
Documentary providing an inside look at the challenges and thrills of life at Scotland's fairs, which are run by the Showmen's Guild - this year celebrating its 125th anniversary.
An inside look at Scotland's fairs, which are run by the Showmen's Guild - this year celebrating its 125th anniversary. Showman and expert Mitchell Miller reveals the reality of life in the fairs, the ups and downs, the challenges and the thrills.
With archive film from every decade since 1908, including never-before-seen home movies, and following families on their summer to winter runs, this is a look behind the bright lights at a unique and threatened way of life.
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Clips
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A glimpse into the world of the Scottish shows
Duration: 01:40
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Wagon life on the road
Duration: 01:39
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Life as a showman
Duration: 02:40
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | Joseph Briffa |
Producer | John Archer |
Broadcast
- Mon 15 Dec 2014 21:00麻豆官网首页入口 Two Scotland
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