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 鈥� 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鈥� 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麻豆社 Radio Scotland Extra
- Tue 19 Jan 2010 00:30麻豆社 Radio Scotland Extra
- Tue 26 Jan 2010 00:30麻豆社 Radio Scotland Extra
- Tue 25 Jan 2011 00:30麻豆社 Radio Scotland
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