BBC Radio Scotland – Robert Burns.
This broadcast runs continuously for 5½ hours and is available for the next 7 days. It is part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland’s national bard.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00kskn2
It consists of a number of segments that appear to be linked by an introduction. This type of BBC Radio Scotland program usually has a running order and segment timing but not in this case so you’re on your own. You can adjust the section to be played by moving the slider at the bottom of the player. The content is as follows but not necessarily in that order.
Liz Lochhead introduces a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.
John Cavanagh tells the story behind Burns's beautiful love song Ae Fond Kiss;
Janice Galloway profiles the groundbreaking Burns biographer Catherine Carswell;
Billy Kay explores Burns's linguistic legacy;
Hugh Taylor looks at Burns the songwriter and folklorist;
Ruth Wishart honours the most faithful of Burns's women, Jean Armour.
All the best,
Alan
BBC Radio Scotland – Robert Burns
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